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PURCHASE TICKETS 



BOSTOK & MAIiE RAILROAD 

(Passenger Station in Boston, head of Washington Street,) 

FOR PORTLAND, 

ALSO Foil THE 

MOUIVTAIIVS, ^ 

("White, Franconia, and Mount Desert,) 

BEAGHBS, 

(Wells, Kennebiink, Old Orchard, and Scarhoro',) 

and LAKES 

(Winnipesaukee, Sebago, Rangeleys, Eichardsons, and Moo.-ehead,) 

— OF — 

HEW HAMPSHIRE AID HAIl. 

Descriptive Lists of Excursion Tickets issued by this Company 
may be obtained at any Ticket Office of tlie Company, or will be sent 
by mail on application, 

JAMES T. FURBER, D. J. FLANDERS, 

Gen'l Superintendent. Gen'l Ticket Agent. 



Round Trip Excursion Tickets 

will be for sale thU summer at all the places named below, to AndoTer, Me., and 
the BichanUou (Eangeley) Lakes. 



PHILADELPHIA, 

at Depot of North Penn. lUulioad, corner Third and Berks Street, and 434, 782, and 
1331 Chestnut Street. 

NEW YORK, 

Grand Trunk Railway Office, 286 Broadway, and Fall River line Ticket-Offlce, Pier 
28, North River. 

BOSTON, 

Grand Trunk Railway Office, 280 Washington Street, opposite School Street, Boston 
and Maine Railroad Depot, head of Washington Street, Eastern Railroad Depot, 
Cauwway, opposite Friend Street, and on Portland Steamers, India Wharf. 



WORCESTER AND NASHUA, 

^t Ticket Offices of Portland and Worcester Line. 

LOWELL, LAWRENCE, AND HAVERHILL, 

at Boston and Maine Railroad Ticket Offices. 

NEWMARKET JUNCTION, 

at Depot Ticket Office. 

LYNN, SALEM, NEWBURYPORT, AND PORTS- 
MOUTH. 

at Eastern Raihroad Ticket Offices. 

PORTLAND, 

at Grand Trunk Railway Office, Exchange Street, and at Depot, foot of India Street. 

LEWISTON, 

at Depot of Grand Trunk Railway. 

These Tickets Are for sAle at Reduced Rikteg, nnd are all good 
until :Novenil>er 1. 



PROVIDENCE AND STONINCTOK ST EAMSHIP CO. 

-6}(!j! 1 0' THE GREAT 

"PROVIDENCE LINE" 

BETWEEN 

NETKT YORK eg BOSTON^ 

AND ALL POINTS EAST, 

Via P^rovidence Direct. 

The entirely New and Mammoth Steamer And the IVorll-Renowned Steamer 

"MASSACHUSETTS" "RHODE ISLAND" 

The Palace Steamer of the World, Queen of the Sound. 

Dailj, from Pier 29 Nortli River, foot of Warren St., 

AT 5 P. M. 

No intermediate landing between New York and Providence, 

ARRIVE AT PROVIDENCE AT 6 A. M. 

ONLY 42 iVIILES RAIL, PROVIDENCE to BOSTON. 

Passengers enjoy a %vhole night's rest, and a delig;litful sail 
tlirougli Is'arragansett Bay by dayliglit. 

The dining-room on each steamer is on the main deck ; no hot lower cabin to eat 
in. Both steamers steer by steam, — a safeguard no other Sound Line steamers 
possess. Steel boilers, electric bells in each state-room. The rail line connecting 
with the steamers is double track. No trains run by telegraph, incident to other 
rail lines connecting with other Sound Line steamers. 

Passengers arrive at and depart from the Boston and Providence Railroad Station, 
Boston. "The Palace Depot of the World," corner Columbus Avenue and Park 
Square. 

Passengers arrive in Bosfon 7 A. M» Returning, leave at 6 P. M., and are on 
board the steamer 7.15 P. M. ; New York 6 A. 31. 

Through Tickets to all points East, via this Line, maybe ob« 
tained at all principal Ticket Offices. 

(J^°" Connections made at Providence for Worcester and all points North ; at 
Boston with all Railroads and Steamers. 

Tickets on sale in New York at Nos. 529, 363, 397, 957, 785 Broadway, 
181 Fifth Avenue, 7 I'ark Place, and all the principal Hotel Ticket Offices ; also at 
No. 107 Montgomery Street, Jersey City ; 333 Washington Street, and 15 Bergen 
Street, Brooklyn. State-rooms may also be secured at the following Hotel Ticket 
Offices: Fifth Avenue Hotel, St. Nicholas Hotel, and Windsor House; also at 3C3 
and 397 Broadway, and at all offices of Wesoott Express Company. 

BOSTON OFFICE, 214 Washington Street, corner State. 
PROVIDENCE OFFICE, 5 Weybossett Street. 

L. W. FILKINS. D. S. BABCOCK. 

Oeneral Passenger Agent, President, 

Pier 33 North River, N. Y. 177 West Street, N. T. 



Richardson (Rangeley) Lakes 
STEAMBOAT COMPANY. 



SUMMER SEi^LSON, 1878, 



The new and elegant Steamer, WEL.OKENNEBACOOK, will commence 
her regular trips on the Richardson Lakes, on Monday, May 13, 1878, or as soon 
after as the ice will permit, connecting with the teams from Andover, the steamer 
Diamond on Lake Umbagog, and the steamer on the Upper Lakes. 

TIME-TABLE. — Leave Middle Dam for Metallic Point, Mosquito Brook, and 
Upper Dam at 8 A. M. Leave South Arm at 1 P. M for Middle Dam , Metallic Point, 
Mosquito Brook, Upper Dam, and Mill Brook. Returning, leave Upper Dam at 
10 A. M., for Mosquito Brook, Metallic Point, Middle Dam, and South Arm. Leave 
Upper Dam at 4 P. M., for Mosquito Brook, Metallic Point, and Middle Dam. 

RATES OF FARE. 

South Arm to Middle Dam §0.75; Round Trip, Ticket good 2 days. ..$1.25 

South Arm to Upper Dam 1.50; Round Trip, Ticket good 2 days 200 

Middle Dam to Upper Dam 1.00 ; Round Trip, Ticket good 2 days 1.50 

Middle Dam to Head of Lake 1 50 ; Round Trip, Ticket good 2 days 2 00 

South Arm to Head of Upper Lake . .2.00 ; Round Trip, Ticket good 2 days 3.00 

The Steamer may be hired for Excurgiou Parties at reasonable rates, when 
not engaged on regular trips. 

ROUND TRIP TICKETS 

From Bo'ton to Middle Dam and Return, via Bethel and Andover (Rail and 

Stage $14.50 

From Boston to Upper Dam and Return, via Bethel and Andover (Rail and 

Stage) 16.00 

From Boston to Indian Rock and Return, via Bethel and Andover (Rail and 

Stage) 18.00 

The above tickets are Sl.OO less where parties go between Boston and Portland 
by Steamer. 



PRINCIPAL BOSTON TICKET OFFICES. — Grand Trunk Rail- 
way Ticket Office, 280 Washington Street ; Boston and Maine Railroad Depot, head 
of Washington Street (Haymarket Square) ; and Portland Steamers, India Wharf. 

Ticket Offices in New York. — Grand Trunk Railway Ticket Ofiace, 1285 
Broadway. 

Ticket Offices In Phlladelpliia. —Any regular Ticket Office of the New 
York and Philadelphia New Line (Bound Brook Route), 434, 732, and 1351 Chestnut 
Street, and at the Depot of the North Penn. R. R., corner Third and Berks Streets. 



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FARRAR'S 

TO ^ V 

(klCHA'U'LSOJ^, "' ■ 

KEJJJ^E<njGO,.- 

UMiBJGOG, and 
(PA(kMACEEJ^EE LAKES, 
DIXVILLE NOTCH, 

AND 

AKDOYEE, ME., AIOD YlOrNTTT. 

■W^ITH 

A New and Correct Map of the Lake Region, 

DEAWN AND PRINTED EXPRESSLY FOR THIS BOOK. 
iXSO COKTAIWS THB 

RAILROAD, STEAMBOAT AND STAGE ROUTES, 

Time Tables, Table of Fares, List of Hotels, ''Board, and 

Other Valuable Information for the Scottsman, Tourist or Pleasure-Seeker. 



By CHARLES A. J. FARRAR, 

Author of " A Summer Ramble," " A Trip to Rangcley," etc. 



1878: 

LEE AND SHEPARD, BOSTON, 

CHAS. T. DILLINGHAM, NEW YORK. 
WM. BROOKS, 13 BROMFIELD ST., BOSTON. 



Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1878, by 
CHARLES A. J. FARRAR, 
In the oflSce of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. 



The Illustrativ/^s in this book were drawn and engraved express- 
ly ior it, by Messrs. JoHRscr . & Dyer, Boston, from Photographs 
taken at the places represented, by the Artist Photographer, Mr. 
E. F. Smith, of Boston. 



Sportsmen, Attention! 

The Shortest and most direct route for TJmbagog and 
Kichardson Lakes, Magalloway Kiver and Parma- 
chenee Lake, from Portland via Bethel and 
Upton, and from west side of White Moun- 
tains via Boston, Concord, & Montreal 
K. R. to North Stratford. 



SUMMER ARRANGEMENT, 1878. 

On and after Ttnarsday, 3S£ay 23, 

STAGES 

Will leaye Bethel, Waine, every day except Saturday and Sunday on arriTal of 
trains from Boston, for Upton and Umbagog Lake, where connections are made 
with the new 

Steamer Diamond 

for Angler's Retreat on Richardson Lake, connecting at Middle Dam with Steamer 
HENKY B. SIMMONS 

br Upper Dam, also for Errol Dam and Magalloway River, connecting at Errol Dam 
irith StJiRes for Colebrook, N. H , which pass through the famous " Dixville Notch." 
^turning. Steamer Diamond leaves Magalloway lliver every Tuesday, Thursday, 
■■"riday, and Saturday, during the months of June, August, and September, and 
'Very Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday during the month of July, touching at 
'^rrol Dam and Ilichardson Lake Road, connecting at Errol Dam with Stages from 
'olebrook, and at Upton with Stages for Bethel, which connect with trains for 
Joston. 

Staffer lea-ve No. Stratford daily for Colebrook, and on boat days for Errol 
>am, connecfing with Steamer Diamond for Magalloway River, Angler's Retreat, 
Jpton, and Bethel. Returning, leave Errol Dam for Colebrook every Tuesday, 
fbursday, Friday, and Saturday, as above, on arrival of Steamer. 

Parties caii be fnmlslied with Teams from Bethel and Colebrook on 
.ny day for Upton and Errol Pani. 

Steamer Diamond will W at the service of Pleasure Parties when not engaged 
m regular trips, at a moderate price. 

Parties wighiriK Accommodations in the way of Teams from Bethel, 
Pill apiily to 0. C. LTTTLEH.ALE, Bethel, Me.; from Colebrook, to FRANK 
UILEV, Parsons House, Colebrook, N. H. ; and for use of Steamer, H R.GODWIN, 
Jpton, Me , or to the Captain of tbc Steamer, JA.MES 0. TENNY, Upton, Me. 

fiood Hotel Accommodations can be had at Bethel, Upton^ Errol Dam, 
lagalloway, Colebrook, and North Stratford. 

BKrnu,, Me., May 23, 1878. 



POPLAR HOTEL 

NORTH NEWRY, Me. 



CHARLES R. BARTLETT, Proprietor. 

This favorite hotel has been enlarged and improved for the season of 1878. It is 
pleasantly locAted on the bank of Bear River, 

In immediate proximity to some of the best Trout- 
Streams in the State. 

The scenery in the neighborhood is also unrivalled, the hotel being but a short dis- 
tance from Grafton Notch, Moose Caves, Screw Auger Falls, and other interesting 
points. 

Livery Stable connected with the House. 

Parties will be met at the trains at Bethel Depot by Mr. Bartlett, when desired, 
and taken directly to the house in a first-class mountain-wagon. 

Prices to suit the Times. 

5^^ For further particulars address as above. 



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DIXYILLS NOTCH, H. H, 

GEORGE PARSONS, Proprietor. 



TERMS, $2.00 PER DAY. 



HOW OPEH FOE SUMMEE TEAYEL. 



This new and commodious Hotel, stands upon a beautiful slope in full view 
of some of the finest scenery in New England. Surrounded by mountains and 
lakes unsurpassed for their grandeur and beauty, and occupying a central point 
for the finest fishing and hunting to be found in this region of the country^ 
All the accessories necessary for the sportsmen can be found with the Proprietor. 
Teams always in readiness to take guests to any part desired. A beantiful 
drive of seven miles takes you to the noted Diamond Pond, ten to Errol Dam, 
three miles by Bridal Path to Nathan's Pond, and five to Diamond Stream. 



^refaf^ to C^rrlr €Viixon. 



It was the authol-'s intention to entirely rewrite this volume the 
present year. But so rapid and constant have been the improve- 
ments in the Richardson and Rangeley Lakes region the past year, it 
would seem only a useless expense to do anything more than chroni- 
cle the changes that have taken place since the last edition of the 
book was printed. The possibility of several new and large hotels 
being erected the coming fall, as well as the probability of a new 
railroad, have determined me only to correct the errors of the two 
previous editions, and speak of whatever is new, that is worth men- 
tioning. Should the Sandy River Railroad be built before another 
season opens it will necessitate an entire revisal of the book. 

There is no doubt but that before next summer there will be a 
marked improvement in the travelling facilities in the lake region, 
and also more or less reduction in fares, 

CHARLES A. J. FARRAR. 

Jamajca Plain, May 20, 1878. 



Revised Edition for 1878. 



aS" The latest Game and Fish Laws, Legislature of 1877-78, will 
be found at the end of the book, commencing on page 129, 



UPTON NOTES. 



Mr. 0. C. Littlehale's stages will be run daily to Lake Umbagog 
this year, leaving Bethel on arrival of the afternoon train from 
Portland. 

The steamer Diamond on Lake Fmbagog will run daily this season 
between Upton and Middle Dam Carry, providing there are four pas- 
sengers to go each day. Otherwise she will make her trips according 
to advertisement, which may be found under head of Special Notices. 

Messrs. Godwin and Brooks will run a team on the Middle Dam 
Carry daily this season, between Lake Umbagog and the Richardson 
Lakes, transfening passengers and baggage between steamers Dia- 
mond and Welokennebacook. This will do away with the disagree- 
able necessity of walking the carry. The fare across the cany by 
team will be $1.00. 

The old "Popple Tavern," as it used to be called, now the Poplar 
Hotel, will be run as usual this year by Mr. Charles Bartlett, who 
has been the proprietor for the last twelve years. He has added a 
new story to the house the past winter, and enlarged and improved 
it in other respects, so that it will present good inducements to tour- 
ists this summer. It is in the vicinity of several excellent trout 
streams, and is very pleasantly located. 

(4) 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES, 



ANDOVER NOTES. 

The most important change on the Andover Route this season is the 
establishment of a new stage line between Bethel and Andover, 
by Mr. 0. C. Littlehale of Bethel, who also runs the stage line 
between Bethel and Upton. 

All persons visiting Andover this season, or the Rangeley (Richard- 
son) Lakes, by the way of Andover, will consult their own interest, 
pleasure, and convenience by purchasing tickets via Bethel and An- 
dover, which will be for sale in all the larger cities of New England, as 
well as in New York and Philadelphia. 

The ride from Bethel to Andover is not to be surpassed. Leaving 
the centre of the village, you cross the Androscoggin River on a cov- 
ered bridge, and follow the river down to the Ellis. The road passes 
through Newry Corner and Hanqver, and is scarcely ever out of sight 
of the river, which furnishes many beautiful views, changing with 
every graceful curve of the stream. The White Mountains in all 
their beauty and grandeur may be seen from three different points on 
the road between Bethel and Rumford. On the Bryant's Pond road 
they are not visible at all. 

The road from Bethel unites with the one from Rumford at the 
mouth of the Ellis, and from there to Andover you travel over the old 
Bryant's Pond road. The distance from Bethel to Andover is the 
same as from Bryant's Pond, and you escape the nuisance and danger 
of the ferry at Rumford. The time from Bethel to Andover by this 
new route will be three hours, a gain of more than an hour over the 
time made from Bryant's Pond. Parties going by way of Bethel will 
take supper at Andover. For the past two or three years many per- 
sons visiting Andover have gone to the expense of hiring a private 
team in Bethel and driving to Andover, and vice versa, preferring this 
route to the other. "We are sure that all who try the new line this 
season will be delighted with it. The fare by way of Bethel is no 
more than by Bryant's Pond, and the road is better and more pleas- 
ant. Mr. Littlehale will give his personal attention to the transpor- 
tation of passengers, and will do all in his power to please the patrons 
of the new route. 

Parties who take steamer between Boston and Portland, and go up 
on the morning train to Bethel, will be taken through to Andover at 



FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 6 

once, if desired, for the regular stage fare, or on their regular tickets. 
This is not done by any other stage line. 

The Glen Mountain House, at Bryant's Pond, has been enlarged, 
improved, and refurnished the jia-st year, and now offers superior in- 
ducements to the travelling public. Parties visiting Andover and the 
Lakes, by way of Bryant's Pond, will find this a desirable place to 
stop for a few days. The house is the only hotel in the State sup- 
plied with the celebrated Mount Zircon Mineral Spring JVater, which 
is probably the best mineral water in the world, and acknowledged 
by all who have compared the two to be far ahead of the Poland 
Springs water both in purity and medicinal power. 

Parties who wish a private conveyance between Bryant's Pond and 
Andover can hire teams of all descriptions from Otis Kaler, the well- 
known proprietor of the Glen Mountain House. 

Mount Zircon, the seat of the famous raineml spring bearing its 
name, is only fifteen miles from Bryant's Pond, and parties stopping 
at the hotel will find a visit to the spring and mountain an agreeable 
way of passing a day. 

Camping-out parties visiting the Lakes by way of Andover, will 
find at the store of J. W. Eaton, opposite the Andover House, and at 
the post-office, near the hotel, a choice assoiiment of groceries, canned 
goods, and fishing tackle. 

Over six hundred dollars has been raised the present season to make 
needed repairs on the "Lake Eoad," and this year the road will be 
In excellent condition. 

A daily line of teams will be ran between Andover and the South 
Arm of Richardson Lakes the entire season, from Monday, May 20th, 
to Saturday, October 5th. Thecoujwns on the excursion tickets from 
Boston and other places are good o?i any team, between Andover and 
the Lakes. The teams will leave Andover about 9 A. M., making sure 
connection with the steamer on the Richardson Lakes. Returning, 
will leave the lake for Andover at 2 o'clock p. M. 

A new hotel has been built in Andover the past winter by Mr. John 
A, French. It is the lai^est, and presents the finest appearance of 
any house in the place. It will be finished by July 1st. A limited 
number of persons can be accommodated by Mr. French after the 1st 
of June. 

This last spring, by action of Congress, a United States Postal 
Route has been established between Andover and the Lakes. The 



FOREST HOUSE, 




Farmington, Me. 
G. H. FLETCHER, - - - Proprietor. 

Successor to J. S. Millilten. 



Terms, S2.00 per day. 



Free Carriage to and from the Depot. 

This well-known and favorite resort of tho traveling public is centrally located 
in one of the most prosperous towns in New England, but a short distance from 
the Maine Central Railroad Depot. It contains about forty rooms, and some fifty 
guests can be comfortably arrommotlated. The rooms are furnished in good style, 
and the table unexceptionable. The surroundings of the house are pleasant, it 
standing on the corner of the main street, and fronting a beautiful little grove of 
maple-trees, which furnish a delightful shade during the summer months. 

The Forest House is kept open the entire year, and persons who wish to visit this 
section of tho country in September and October, and view the scenery when the 
green of summer has given place to the gorgeous hues of fall, will find the accom- 
modations at the hotel the same as earlier in the season. 



larmingtmt, |liillip3 and iangdfg |aks. 

PROPRIETORS OP THK 

FIRST CLASS STAGE LINE 

BETWEEN 

FARMINGTON AND PHILLIPS. 

This is an old established route, and the lino is thoroughly equipped with fine 
and comfortable coaches, a largo stud of steady and well-trained horses, and 
careful and experienced drivers. 

Messrs. Clark & Son look personally after the comfort of their passengers, and 
all who patronize this line are sure to be landed speedily and safely at the hotels in 
Phillips. Express matter promptly for\i'arcled. 

^W^ Information furuished to any parties who wish to visit the Lakes. 

PHILLIPS^ AND RANGELEY 



SAMUEL FARMER, - - - Proprietor. 



Stages Run Daily, 

During season of summer travel, between Barden House, Phillips, and Oquossoc 
House, Uangeley, stopping at Greenvale House, head of Rangeley Lake, and at th« 
Rangeley Lake House. 

Fare to head of Uangeley Lake, $ 2.00 ; to Rangeley Village, $ 2.25. 

Stages leave Phillips for Rangeley at 7-30 A. M., arriving at noon. 

Returning, leave Rangeley at 1.30 P. M., Greenvale at 2.30, arriving at Phil- 
lips at 6 P. M. 

Private teams furnished, at a reasonable price, 

Mr. Farmer has been fortunate in securing the services of " old reliable," the 
veteran stage-driver, 

UNCIiE JOHN PICKENS, 

whose name is sufficient puaninty that passengers and their baggage will be care- 
fully handled, and taken over the road without accident. 



7 RANGE LEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 

post-office in the lake region is at the Upper Dam, and Thomas 
McC'ard has been appointed postmaster. The mail will be carried 
daily each way from June 1st to October 1st. The Upper Dam is the 
recognized centre of the entire lake region, and a post-office here sup- 
plies a want long felt by the thousands of summer tourists and sports- 
men who visit this delightful inland resort. The name of the steamer 
running on the Richardson Lakes has been changed from the Henry 
B. .Simmons to the JFelo/ceniiebacook, the latter being the Indian name 
of the lower Richardson Lakes. The steamer has been greatly im- 
proved the past winter, her decks having been widened by eighteen- 
inch guards, and the standing room forward has also been decked 
over, considerably increasing the seating capacity and giving more 
room. A new propeller, designed to give greater speed, has taken the 
place of the old one, and with two new coats of paint throughout, she 
will present as handsome an appearance as any steamboat in the State. 
The steamer this ynar will make two trips daily between the Middle 
Dam and the Ui)^ier Dam, and one trip between the Arm and the 
Upper Dam each day, stopping at intermediate points. 

The New Hotklat the Middle Dam. In the edition of last 
year's guide we spoke of the probability of a new house being erected 
this year at the Middle Dam, We are happy to inform our readers 
that the new building has been constructed the past winter, and is 
now open for business. Better accommodations have been needed at 
the Middle Dam for several years, and the erection of the new camp 
will be hailed with delight by all the habituis of this favorite resort. 

The new hotel is situated a short distance north of the old camp, 
and stands fronting the lake, which is but a few rods from the house. 
The building is two and a half stories high, with pitch roof, and has a 
piazza in front and on each end. The view from the front piazza is 
very fine, nearly the whole of the lower lake being in sight, beside 
quite a number of mountains. 

The house contains a large and spacious office, a commodious din- 
ing-room, kitchen, pantry, washroom, twenty sleeping-rooms, and a 
ladies' sitting-room, besides several other rooms for various purposes. 

Messrs. H. R. (jodwin and Aldana Brooks, both well known to all 
who have visited the lake region, are the proprietors of the new 
house, and will be on hand to attend to all who may favor them with 
their company. 

We prophesy that the new ^liddle Dam Camp will liecome a favor- 



FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 8 

ite stopping- place with the ladies, not only on account of its sui>erior 
accommodations and beautiful location, but also for its nearness to 
the fishing-ground, and the facilities offered for walking, boating, and 
bathing. 

As the steamer Welokennebacook will make two trips daily this 
year between the Middle Dam and the Upper Dam, those who stop 
at the new hotel will have a chance to visit the Upper Dam in the 
morning, have a day's fishing, take dinner, and return to the Middle 
Dam late in the afternoon. 

The prices at the Middle Dam this year will be $2.00 per day 
transient, with a reduction to those who make any lengthened stay. 
An excellent table has always been set here, and the cuisine will com- 
pare favorably with more pretentious hotels, Asa Frost will do the 
cooking, which is a sure guaranty of good entertainment. 

Messrs, Godwin and Brooks will furnish boats and guides at regu- 
lar prices to all who need them, and will also supply camping par- 
ties with provisions and other outfit if desired. 

Rooms may be engaged in advance by writing to Mr. Godwin or Mr. 
Brooks, at Middle Dam. Direct letters via Andover, Oxford Co., Me. 

Accommodations at the Upper Dam will be substantially the same 
as last year. Mr. McCard will act as superintendent, and Mr. Porter 
will do the cooking. 

The Lewiston parties who for two years have been talking of buy- 
ing the Richardson Lake Dam Company's property, concluded the 
purchase the past winter, and all the dams with the buildings and 
land belonging to them, as well as certain rights in the water of the 
lakes, have been transferred to the Water Power Companies in Lewis- 
ton. This sale of property will in no way interfere with the privi- 
leges of sportsmen and tourists, but on the contrary will probably be 
an advantage to them. The new company are thinking of building a 
first-class hotel at the Upper Dam, and it is quite probable that be- 
fore another season opens the new house will he erected, furnishing 
additional acconimcuclations for this centre of the lake region. 

Tickets will be sold on the Steamer Welokennebacook this summer 
for Round Trip between South Arm and Middle Dam at $1.25 ; be- 
tween Middle Dam and Upper Dam, $1.50; between Middle Dam 
and Mill Brook, $2.00 ; between South Ami and the Upper Dam, 
$2.00 ; between South Arm and Mill Brook, $3.00. These tickets 
will be good to go any day and return the next. 



js#a!ll!f«*!Sfii 




will 




SUMMER SEASON, 1878. 



BARD EN HOUSE, 

PHILLIPS, MAINE* 

SAMUEL FARMER, Proprietor. 



The ront« t© Ranoelet Lakes by way of Phillips is the only direct way 
■whereby good comfortable public convej'ance is afforded th« entire distance, 
•while the trip from Farmington up the Sandy River Vallet (the Garden of 
Maine) is picturesque in the extreme. The trip to all the upper lakes and big 
dam is made this way, much quicker, easier, and cheaper than by any other route. 

Phillips as a Summer Resort is fast coming into notoriety, situated as it is in 
the valley of the Sandy River, and surrounded by the most magnificent moun- 
tains in Maine, the Fummits of which are not surpassed in altitude, by only on« 
in the State. Mou:<T3 Blue, Saddleback and Abram, are the most prominent. 

MocxT Blub is easy of access from the village, being less than an hour's drive 
to within three quarters of a mile of its summit, with a good walking path to 
the top. It commands a very fine view, being tho first land that meets the ey« 
of the mariner as he approaches the coast of Maine. 

The numerous mountain ponds, brooks, and streams, tribntarlM to the Sandy 
River, afford the finest of Brook Trout Fishixg, a single sportsman often tak- 
ing a hundred in a day. Puillips not only offers superior inducements to pa- 
trons of the rod and gun, but the mountain air and SIikeral Spiiinss have 
proved very eflBcacious to those in pursuit of health, rest and pleasure. 

The Bakdex House has been enlarged and improved the past season ; the new 
dining-room has a capacity to Beat nearly one hundred guests. A good livery 
stable is connected with tho house, and Mr. Farmer is prepared to convey parties 
to any other points in the vicinity. 

The house is situated in the centre of the village, near Post Office and Tele- 
graph Office, churches, stores, &c. 

The hotel is open all the year, so that those who wish can spend the delight- 
ful months of September and October, when the autumn leaves of every color 
and hue gild all sides of the hills and mountains, forming a picture second only 
to Paradise. Partridge hunting is only allowed in these months, when tons are 
shipped annually to Boston and other cities from Phillips. 

The proprietor gives his personal attention to his guests, and hopes by liberal 
treatment to merit the approbation of the traveling public. Prices for board 
from one to two dollars per day, or according to rooms, and length of stay. 

Phillips is easy of access from Boston, by Eastern, or Boston and Maine 
Railroads, or steamer to Portland, Maine Central Railroad to Farmington, and 
stage to Phillips. Tho trip from Boston to Phillips is made in eleven hours by 
rail and stage. All inquiries by letter promptly answered. 



9 RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 

Parties who go to Portland by boat this summer, en route for the 
Richardson liakes, can take the early morning train on the Grand 
Trunk Railroad, reaching Bethel by the middle of the forenoon, and 
Andover in time for dinner. This will avoid the tedious wait that 
heretofore one has been obliged to make in Portland. 

Many of the older visitants to the Richardson Lakes will remem- 
ber the late John A. Bird, Esq., of Brookline, Mass., who was in the 
habit of making a yearly trip to the Upper Dam. On one of his reg- 
ular annual fishing excursions, he was the hero of a trouting adven- 
ture that deserves to be pei-petuated in print as being one of the most 
wonderful streaks of piscatory luck on record, and for the truth of 
which we can furnish indisputable proof. 

One day he went out to Morrill's Rock, a favorite resort of his, to 
give the trout a trial. He was alone on this occasion. He had in- 
different success at first, but finally made a cast and struck two fish 
at the same time. They were both good ones, and he found that he 
had his hands full. For an hour he struggled and fought with two 
of the finest specimens of the Salmo fontanalis that ever tickled a 
fisherman's fancy, and at the end of that timq succeeded in netting 
both of the fish, which weighed respectively five and a half and 
seven and a half pounds, making together thirteen pounds of trout at 
one catch. Both of them were very handsome trout, and Mr. Bird 
thought so much of his beautiful prize that he had an oil-painting 
of the fish made by Brackett; the picture is still in the possession of 
Mr. Bird's family, and will stand foi'ever a lasting monument of his 
skill as an angler, and a proof of the marvellous size and beauty of 
the Richardson Lakes spotted brook trout. 

Last September, Captain Cole, the old and valued Superintendent 
of Camp Whitney, stepped out on the piazza one morning, and was 
surprised to see a magnificent caribou walk out of the woods on the 
point above the mouth of Mosquito Brook. The animal stood upon 
the shore a mouKmt, looking about cautiously, and then stepped into 
the water and waded across the mouth of the brook. He followed 
the sand-bar at the entrance, which was covered with water about 
two feet deep. Reaching the beach directly in front of the camp, he 
paced leisurely along, stopping occasionally to look around. This 
was too much for the captain. To be defied in this manner by one 
of the largest caribou he had ever seen, was more than human flesh 
and blood could endure. The captain hurried into the house, and 



FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 10 

upstairs, where at that time unfortunately the firearms all were, 
caught up a rifle, hastily loaded it, and rushed down to the i)iazza. 
But the game had flown, or, in other words, walked off, and the last 
the captain saw of the animal was when he turned partly around, just 
on the edge of the woods south of the clearing, and shook his hciul as 
much as to say, " Good day, sir ! did you think I was such a fool as 
to stand on the beach until you were ready to shoot me ? " The cap- 
tain sighed, stepped back into camp, and set the rifle behind the 
door, where it could be reached a little quicker in future. The next 
day the captain and myself examined the print of the animal's hoofs 
on the beach, and found they would measure over a foot from the 
back part of the dew claw to the front part of the hoof. 

The old barns that have stood for so many years on the Richardson 
Farm, so-called, were taken down last winter, and used in the con- 
struction of the new building at the Middle Dam. They have long 
been a guide to the voyager up and down the lakes, and it will be 
regretted by many that this ancient landmark has been removed. 

Those wishing to stop at a private house in Andover will find 
pleasant and agreeable quarters at either of the three summer board- 
ing-houses kept by Messrs. J. AV. Clark, Charles E. Cushman, and 
Sylvanus Poor. Either of these houses has accommodation for 
from twelve to thirty persons. 

Parties returning from the lakes by way of Andover and Bethel 
should spend a few days in the latter place, as there are many beau- 
tiful places worth visiting in the vicinity. They will find in the 
Barden House a well-kept and comfortable hotel, where they can 
enjoy all home comforts. The prices are reasonable, and the accom- 
modations seldom surpassed by larger hotels. 



FARMINGTON NOTES. 

As we go to press we learn that there is some prospect of a narrow- 
gauge railroad being built between Farmington and Phillips. The 
road is to be a two-foot gauge, about the same style road as the Bed- 
ford and Billerica narrow-gauge road in this State. A preparatory 
survey has been made, and the people interested in the enterprise 
seem determined to push it ahead. Their idea is to get it completed 
in time for the summer business of 1879, but whether it will be done 
or not we cannot say at present, and time alone will decide. 



iountain View House, 



RANGELEY OUTLET. 



NURGED TO DOUBLE ITS FORMER CAPACITY. 



HENRY T. KIMBALL, Proprietor. 



Ferms, - - - S 2.00 per day, 

LIBEBAL DISCOUNT TO PABTIES BY THE MONTH. 



The rooms in the Mountain View House are all lathed and plastered, and fur- 
Ished in comfortable style. The house is on the spot formerly occupied by 
Soule's Camp," and commands a fine landscape view, Bald Mountain being directly 
pposite. There are excellent facilities for boating here, the fishing is good, and 
lerc is a good road over which one can drive with a buggy from this house to 
angcley and Greenvale Heretofore there has been no suitable accommodations 
ir ladies at the lakes, but now a lady can obtnin very pleasant and comfortable 
jcommodations here, and nowhere will they find a more beautiful spot than this 
1 which to spend a few weeks. A broad piazza extends on three sides of the house, 
imi.shing a delightful promenade. 

Its location is romantic, and the scenery in the neighborhood unusually 
ne. 

There is an excellent L.lveTy-Stable connected with the house, and teams 
lay be procured at reasonable prices. 

The Trout-Fishing is also unsurpassed, and during the month of June 
lousands of trout are caught a few rods from the house. Some of these trout will 
cigh from three to eight pounds. Excursions may be made from here to Kenne- 
igo Lake, a fine trouting locality. Guides furnished if dcMred. 
Excursions may also be made to Indian Rock, Bugle Cove, and other places 
1 the Great Lake. 

Ro'w-boats are to be hired at reasonable prices by those who wish to use 
lem. 
For further particulars, address, 

HENRY T. KIMBALL, Rangeley. Maine. 




1878 




The Favorite 

Sea Shore Route 

FROM 

BOSTON TO PORTLAND. 

Reaches all the various Beaches. 

SwAMPScoTT, Hampton, Rye, 

Manchester by the Sea. 

Old Orchard, (Via Saco.) The Isle of Shoals 

Mount Desert, 

Richardson and Rangely Lakes, 

AND 

Mt. Kineo House on Moosehead Lake, 

KOK THE 

White Mountains Via North Conway, 

and through the NOTCH to the 

Crawford House, Fabyans, 

Profile House, Glen House, Bethlehem, 

Twin Mountain House, 

AND 

GRAND OLD MOUNT WASHINGTON. 



The Line of the EASTERII RAILROAD is unsurpassed 
lor grandeur and suhlimity of scenery. 

For Excursion Tickets and further information, apply 
at the Company's Depot, Cause-way Street, Boston. 

Jno. Hornby, B. F. Patrick, 

Master of Transportation. Gen'l Pass. Jc Ticket A^t. 



11 RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 

Mr. G. H. Fletcher has bought out Mr. Millikin's interest in the 
FoiiEST House, and now has charge of it. He will continue to main- 
tain the established reputation of the house, and will do all in his 
power to make the stay of his guests pleasant and agreeable. This 
hotel has long been a favorite with the traveling public, and under 
its new proprietor is likely to remain so. 

Mr. J. B. Marble has leased the Stoddard House for a term of 
years, newly furnished it, and made many other changes and im- 
provements. Under the new regime, the traveling public will find 
a decided change for the better in this hotel, as it is now run as a 
first-class house in every respect. 

Mr, Samuel Farmer of the Barden House, Phillips, has bought the 
stage line between Phillips and Rangeley, formerly owned by H. T. 
Kimball. He will keep a change of horses at Hewey's on Beech Hill, 
and good time will be made on that end of the route. 

Some change has been made in the Barden House the past winter, 
several of the rooms having been enlarged and newly furnished, thus 
adding to the comfort of the guests. The house will be run in the 
same first-class manner that has always characterized its management 
under Mr. Farmer's hands. 

Mr. George Esty of Phillips has leased the Greenvale House at the 
head of Rangeley Lake for a term of years, refurnished it new through- 
out, and will run the house the present season in such a manner as to 
give satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage. 

I^Ir. Henry T. Kimball has disposed of his interest in the Greenvale 
House, and has removed to the Mountain View House, at the foot of 
Rangeley Lake, where he will be found the present season. The past 
winter he has made a large addition to the Mountain View House, 
the new building being 32 x 62 feet, and adjoining the other part of 
the house. By this annex he will have a larger dining-room, sixteen 
new sleeping-rooms, some of them 12 x 16, and part of them on the 
lower floor. The piazza will be extended, giving a length of 94 feet. 
Fronting the lake, thus furnishing a delightful promenade. Mr. Kim- 
ball has also erected a new livery- stable, 26 x 36, and will keep some 
^ood horses and teains the present season to let. It is only seven 
miles to Rangeley Village from the Outlet, and those wishing teams 
;an have them at any time. The new Mountain View House will be 
Dpened for business as soon as the ice leaves the lakes. 

A new hatching-house for the propagation of trout has been built 



FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO u 

the past winter at Rangeley Outlet, and is now in successful ope- 
ration. 

Mr. George Soule has sold his interest in the camps at Kennebago 
Lake, and has made several improvements in his camp at Haines 
Landing. He has built an additional camp there this spring, and 
can accommodate about fifty people the present season. The carry 
road from Haines Landing to Rangeley Outlet has been improved 
this spring, and Mr. Soule runs a team across it, making daily con- 
nections with steamer on Rangeley Lake. This carry is only a mile 
and a half long, and the road is in excellent condition. 

Allerton Lodge, on the Great Lake, will be run by Mr. and Mrs. 
J. B. Ellis the present season, and they will as usual make it a pleas- 
ant home for their guests. 

Messrs. Crosby and Grant have put up new camps at Lake Kenne- 
bago the past winter, and have also erected a good camp at one of the 
Seven Ponds, some distance above Kennebago. 

At the annual meeting of the Oquossoc Angling Association, held 
in New York City last April, it was voted to allow ladies to visit the 
camp at Indian Rock this year during the fishing season, and accom- 
modation will be provided for them. 

The officers of the Oquossoc Angling Association for the present 
year are John H. Kimball, President ; Lewis B. Reed, Vice-President ; 
James A. "Williamson, Secretary and Treasurer ; and George P. Row- 
ell, William B. Wood, Adon Smith, Jr., T. N. Otis, Lewis S. Lazell, 
George Shepard Page, Trustees. 

A Novel Adventure with a Moose. — On the 23d of May, 
1877, Weston Lewis and his son Weston K. Lewis, of Boston, were 
trolling for trout in Lake Cupsuptic, in separate boats, with David 
T. Haines and John Haley as guides. Mr. Lewis had Haines, and 
both boats were at the extreme upper end of the lake. Mr. Lewis 
was having good luck, and had just had a strike, when Haines, who 
was leisurely rowing, inquired, "What's that?" Mr. Lewis turned 
and saw a large animal swimming in the water some eighty rods 
away. Then Haines cried out, "It's a moose! a moose! let's head 
him off." No sooner said than this powerful oarsman bent to his 
strokes, and the boat leaped through the water. Mr. Lewis hauled 
in his line hand over hand, and away they went, crying out to his 
son in the other boat, " Moose ! Moose ! " On rounding the j)oint of 
an intervening island, they arrived just in time to intercept a large 



13 liANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 

buck moose, who appeared puzzled and surprised to find the boat a 
few rods ahead in his course, and by hallooing and shouting was led 
to turn about in the opposite direction. Seeing this, Haines proposed 
to drive him to camp. Rowing his boat within a few feet of the 
animal, the intensely exciting race began. Haley soon appeared, 
and the two boats, one on either side, kept up the race. The moose 
swam rapidly, and made for Birch Point Island. Nothing could be 
done to prevent his landing, and with a bound he darted into the 
forest. "We will catch him on the other side," suggested Haines, 
breathing hard between his long strokes, and both boats shot around 
the island in opposite directions, but found Mr. Moose already in the 
water and swimming away for Birch Island, a mile distant. The 
chase for this mile found the pursuers full of excitement, shouting, 
laughing, and enjoying the rare sport. The mile was soon made, and 
again the moose landed and plunged into the forest ; again the boats 
were pulled as if for life, skirting the island, and arrived on the other 
side just in season to see the moose leap some thirty feet into the lake, 
and again the pursuit was renewed. Soon after, they were overtaken 
by a boat containing Messrs. Chase and Sargent of Haverhill, Mass., 
with Fred C. Barker as guide. Now Barker and Haines took one 
boat to themselves, and, both being experienced trappers, the fun in- 
creased. Some one called out, "Lassoo him." No sooner suggested 
than, taking the anchor line, and making a lassoo, Haines at the oars 
and Barker at the bow, they moved the boat up on to the very 
haunches of the moose, and Barker threw first over one and then the 
other horn the rope, and securely fastening it they let him out for 
fifty feet, and the excitement reached the climax. A second boat 
was fastened to the first, and the two boats were towed by the moose 
nearly to the camp of the Hon. William P. Frye, member of Con- 
gress from Maine. Here, as the animal showed signs of great fatigue 
and distress, and fearing he might die, he was turned to the shore, 
and landed after a swim of about five miles. After keeping him fast- 
ened to a tree for some three hours, he was cut loose b}' Haines, and 
left at rai)id speed in the direction of Canada, where we presume he 
will warn all his family and friends never again to run the risk of a 
like experience by bathing in Lake Cupsuptic. 

It was a day never to be forgotten by those who participated, and 
it will no doubt be many years before such a sight will be again seen 
on this or any other lake. 



FARRAR'S 

TO 

ilAJ<!GELEY, 

mCEA(R(LSOJJ, 

KEUJJEfBAGO, 

UM<BAGOG, and 
(BJfUMJCHEJJEE LAKES, 
~ DIXVILLE NOTCH, 

AND 

AKDOYEE, ME., Airo VIOIKETT. 

WITH 

A New and Correct Map of the Lake Region, 

DRAWN AND PRINTED EXPRESSLY FOB, THIS BOOK. 
ALSO CONTAINS TH£ 

RAILROAD, STEAMBOAT AND STAGE ROUTES, 
Time Tables, Table of Fares, List of Hotels, Board, and 

Other Valuable Information for the Sportsman, Tourist or Pleasure-Seeker. 



By CHARLES A. J. FARRAR, 

Author of " A Summer Ramble," " A Trip to Rangeley," etc. 



1877: 
LEE AND SHEPARD, BOSTON 
CHAS. T. DILLINGHAM, NEW YOKK. 



Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by 
CHARLES A. J. FARRAR, 
In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. 



The Illustrations in this book were drawn and engraved express- 
ly tor it, by Messrs. Johnson & Dyer, Boston, from Photographs 
taken at the places represented, by the Artist Photographer, Mr. 
E. F. Smith, of Boston. 



^rrfaa ta Stconta (Sbittan, 




HE universal favor with which this voUime Avas received 
last year gives the Author pleasure in presenting it to 
the public this season, revised and improved ; and the 
many inquiries he has already answered in regard to its 
appearance show that its popularity is on the increase. 

Peoi^le are just beginning to learn that the Eichardson and Range- 
ley Lakes have an, existence, and many are anxious to find out all 
about them possible. 

To those seeking after knowledge of this wonderful mountain and 
lake region of Maine, our little volume will be valuable, as it gives 
more information on the subject, and nearer correct, than can be 
obtained from any other source. 

For hunting and fishing, this region cannot be excelled, and is 
therefore a favorite resort of the better class of sportsmen. For beau- 
tiful and romantic scenery, pure spring waters, invigorating air, and 
pleasant climate, it stands unrivalled, and is now attracting a large 
number of tourists and summer vacationists, whose numbers will 
laigely increase as the people learn how much cheaper tliey can speml 
a summer there than in the older and more fashionable pleasure- 
resorts. 

Many corrections and additions have been made since last year, 
and the very latest information that could be obtained throughout 
the whole length and breadth of the lake region before going to press 
is given in this volume. The only correct map of the lake country 
ever made accompanies the book, and will be found exceedingly use- 
ful for reference. 

The illustrations are true to the life, and are valuable in showing a 



PREFACE TO SECOND EDITION. 



stranger exactly how the scenery looks in the lake region. The cuts 
are all made from photographs taken, at the places represented, espe- 
cially for this Guide. 

Persons who are pressed for time, but who feel a desire to make a 
flying trip through the lake region, can do it this year very easily, as 
there are now steamers running on all the lakes, and one can go across 
the entire chain of lakes from Rangeley to Unibagog in two days, 
taking one of the most delightful tours that can be made in this 
country. 

The third edition of the Guide for 1878 will be corrected and im- 
proved in a careful manner. 

CHARLES A. J. FARRAR. 

Jamaica Plain, May 1, 1877. 




Revised Edition for 1877. 




WING to many changes and improvements that will be 
appreciated by the public, that are now going on in the 
Richardson and Rangeley Lakes Region, some of which 
will not be completed until the coming winter, the 
author of the ** Guide " has thought best to revise the 
book, by adding such supplementary matter as he deems may be 
of use or interest to the thousands who will this year turn their steps 
toward that Mecca of summer pilgrims, the grand and romantic 
lake and mountain region of ]\Iaine, extending the promise that the 
edition of the book for the summer of 1878 will be completely re- 
written. 

Several new engravings have been added to the revised edition this 
year, all made from photographs taken expressly for this book. 

In revision, the order of the main book will be followed, commen- 
cing with " Routes from New York to Boston." Under this head I 
will add the Providen'CE Line. This new line is now in operation. 
The new palace steamer "Massachusetts," just launched, and the 
fine steamer "Rhode Island" will leave Pier 29, North River, New 
York, daily, excepting Sunday, at 5 P. M., reaching Providence at 
6 A. M. the next morning, where passengers will take the new express 
passenger-train, with cars built and equipped expressly for this route, 
making the run from Providence to Boston in one hour, arriving in 
Boston at 7 A. M., making sure connections with all Eastern trains. 
Fare, $4.00. 



FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 



ROUTES FROM PHILADELPHIA TO BOSTON. 

The traveler from Philadelphia and farther South has choice of 
three distinct routes between Philadelphia and Boston, the first two 
by rail, the last by steamer. 

I. Philadelphia to Boston, via New York city, by Pennsylvania 
Railroad to New York ; thence to Boston by routes mentioned here- 
after. 

Leave Philadelphia from depot at Thirty- Second and Market 
Streets at 1.35 P. M., arriving in New York at 4.05 P. M., in time 
to connect with Sound Lines of Steamers, or at 5.30 P. M., arriving 
in New York in time to connect with night trains for Boston, passing 
the stations of Germantown Junction, Bristol, Trenton, Princeton 
Junction, Plainsboro, Monmouth Junction, New Brunswick, Metu- 
chen, Uniontown, Rahway, Elizabeth, Newark, Jersey City, thence 
by Cortlandt or Desbrosses Street Ferry to New York. Fare to 
New York, $2.50. 

II. Philadelphia to Boston, via New York City, by New York 
and Philadelphia New Line (Bound Brook Route) ; thence to Boston 
by routes mentioned hereafter. 

Leave Philadelphia, from depot corner of Third and Berks Streets, 
at 1.30 P. M., arriving in New York at 4.10 P. M., in time to con- 
nect with Sound Lines of Steamer-s, or at 5.30 P. M., arriving in New 
York in time to connect with night trains for Boston, passing the 
stations of Green Lane, Jenkintown, Noble, Benezet, Bethayres, Phil- 
mont, Somerton, Trevose, Janney, Langhorne, Woodbourne, Palmer, 
Yardley, Trenton Junction, Ewing, Pennington, Hopewell, Stouts- 
burg, Skill man, Harlingen, Vanaken, Hamilton, Weston, Bound 
Brook, Dunellen, Plainfield, Fanwood, Westfield, Cranford, Roselle, 
Elizabeth, Newark, Jersey City, thence by Liberty or Clarkson Street 
Ferry to New York. Fare to New York, $ 2.50. 

III. Philadelphia to Boston, direct, by Boston and Philadel- 
phia Steamship Line. One of the fine steamers of this Company will 
leave Philadelphia from wharf foot of Pine Street, South Delaware 
Avenue, every Wedne.sday and Saturday, at 10 A. M., arriving at 
Boston in forty-eight hours. Fare $10.00, including Meals and 
State-Room. 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 7 

The Portland Line of Steamers is mentioned on page 17. This 
will be found one of the most pleasant as well as the cheapest ways 
of making that part of the trip to the Lakes that lies between Boston 
and Portland. The steamers on this route are fine boats, safe and 
commodious, and run daily excepting Sunday. They are always on 
time, and never miss their train connections. They are officered by 
courteous and competent gentlemen, and passengers and baggage are 
treated in the most considerate manner. Supper is served on the 
bout each way, for the moderate sum of fifty cents. The boats land in 
Portland at Franklin Wharf, scarcely a stone's-throw from the Gr£fnd 
Trunk Railroad Depot. Hacks, express and baggage wagons, are 
always at the wharf on arrival of the steamers to convey passengers or 
baggage to any point desired. Passengers availing themselves of the 
boats between Boston and Portland have a comfortable night's rest, 
and have half a day to spend in Portland, thereby giving them am- 
ple time to make a tour of the city. State-rooms are sold on the boat 
for $1.00 each, containing two berths. There is such a demand for 
these during the traveling season from June to October, that those 
who wish to procure one will consult their interest by engaging it 
two or three days in advance. Baggage is transferred to and from the 
Grand Trunk Depot in Portland free of charge. Tickets to Andover, 
via Portland by boat, may be purchased at the Grand Trunk Railroad 
Office, 280 "Washington Street, Boston. The Boston office of the 
steamers is at India Wharf. The General Agent, Mr. J. B. Coyle, 
Jr. , is located at Franklin Wharf, Portland, and will be hai>py at any 
time to furnish information in regard to the line. 

In this connection we would say that parties who go from Boston 
to Portland by boat, can find no better way of spending their spare 
time in the latter city, than by making an excursion among the beau- 
tiful islands in tlie harbor. The fine little steamer Tourist, Captain 
0. H. Knowlton, w-hich may be found at Custom House Wharf, will 
enable them to make a charming morning trip, returning in time for 
dinner and the train. The expense will be but a trifie. 

On X)age 18 the Bethel House is mentioned, but deserves a more 
extended notice. This house is kept by Mr. J. F. Barden, and is one of 
the best hotels in the mountain region. Situated on the summit of 
Bethel Hill, and most pleasantly located on the main street of the 
village, it commands one of the finest mountain views to be obtained 



8 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

in that section. The proprietor and his estimable lady, ever cour- 
teous and attentive to the wants of their guests, are favorites with 
the traveling public, its cuisine is excellent and worthy all praise, 
and the terms of the house are moderate. Persons en route to the 
Lakes by way of Upton stop here for supper, and those who are not 
pressed for time will find it to their advantage to spend the night at 
this house, and procure a private team in the morning from Mr. 
Littlehale, the stage proprietor, whose stable adjoins the hotel, 
enabling them to drive through the celebrated Grafton Notch by 
daylight. 

In driving out of Bethel, you will obtain two very handsome views 
of the valley of the Androscoggin Kiver and surrounding mountains : 
the first from the railroad bridge, and the second from a place in the 
road near a public watering-trough. This is before you reach the 
river, and you should not miss it. Crossing the river, you pass May- 
ville and Swan'.s Corner, P. 0. Bear River Tavern is six miles from 
tlie Bethel House, and Poplar Tavern eleven miles. To the right of 
the Poplar Tavern is a pretty round-topped peak known as Puzzle 
Mountain, of considerable height ; it is easily ascended from the 
hotel, and commands ap extensive view of the surrounding country. 
A short distance beyond this hotel, on the left-hand side of the road, 
on the bank of Bear River, is something of a curiosity known as the 
Devil's Horseshoes. It is an impression of two horseshoes, perfect 
in form, worn deep into the solid ledge. They are immense in size, 
and one would cover the head of a flour-barrel. If the Devil ever 
rode a horse with a foot sufficiently large to carry a shoe the size of 
the impression in the ledge, the beast must have been as large as a 
mastodon. Directly opposite, and west of Saddleback Mountain, is 
a high, irregular, (pieer-shaped mountain, known as Old Goose-Eye. 
The Bear and Cambridge Rivers rise in the Notch within a few rods 
of each other, the former flowing south and the latter north. They 
are both good trout streams. After passing through the Not(;h and 
some distance beyond, the tourist will notice an old weather-beaten 
house, having a peculiar look, situated on the right side of the road. 
This is the Union Hotel, and is kept by a Mr. Brown. ^ 

The Lake House, spoken of on page 20, has changed hands this 
spring, having been sold by Mr. Godwin to Mr. Charles Eyerson. 
It is a favorite resort for tourists and sportsmen. It stands near the 



RANGE LEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 9 

shore of Lake Umbagog, and has excellent accoininodations. A 
livery stable is connected with the house. Parti(;s may also obtain 
from Mr. Ryerson complete outlits for camping, thereby avoiding 
the trouble and expense of taking these things from home. He will 
also furnish guides for all the waters in the Parmachenee, Richard- 
son, and Rangeley Lakes region. 

Under the head of " From Lake Umbagog to the Middle Dam," 
commencing on page 21, I would say that Sunday Cove, B Cove, 
Sturtevant Cove, and Tyler Cove are all good places for trout, and a 
large number were caught there last season. The " Big Island " and 
Metalic Island, a short distance up the lake from the mouth of the 
Cambridge River, are both good places for camping parties to pitch 
their tents. During the latter part of August and during the months 
of September and October the hunting is excellent about the shores 
of Lake Umbagog. Ducks of several varieties, partridges, rabbits, 
deer, bears, foxes, otters, muskrats, and other animals are plenty, 
and are shot in large numbers. Moose also are occasionally seen. A 
walk of an hour and a half will take you across the cany from the 
boat-landing to the Middle Dam. There is a prospect of having this 
road improved, and putting on a two-horse team for the accommoda- 
tion of persons who wish to ride. If this is done, it will make the 
route to the Lakes by way of Upton easier than it has been hereto- 
fore. The Middle Dam Camp, spoken of on page 21, has changed 
hands for this season. It has been leased for a year by Mr. Aldana 
Brooks, favorably known in connection with it for the past two years, 
and will be run by him this summer. Under his management we 
have no doubt that tourists and sportsmen will receive the same kind 
attention that was always a feature of this camp when in Mr. God- 
win's hands. 

There has been some talk the past winter of building a new camp 
at the Middle Dam. The ])lans have been made, and the building 
would have been the finest in the lake region, had it been erected. 
But unfortunately the business all ended, where it commenced, in 
talk. The house was to be two stories and a half, with piazza on 
three sides, and set fronting the lake. The location would be a short 
distance north of the old camp. We learn that the ])lans are now in 
the hands of Mr. Fox, the Superintendent of Errol Dam, and that 
I)arties are trying to get the lease of the lot at the Middle Dam, 



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where the new house was to be located. It will undoubtedly be built 
the coming winter. 

In addition to the other places mentioned on page 22 as being fa- 
vorable resorts for trout, and where the sportsmen in July and August 
will always have good luck, is the Cold Spring, on the Five Mile 
Rapids, a short distance below the Hop Yard. 

The Oxford Club House, mentioned on page 23, stands on the Mid- 
dle Dam Carry. It has some twenty or thirty members, the most of 
whom are gentlemen. But a few selfish and narrow-minded individ- 
uals in the Club claim a right to control the fishing along the Rapid 
River, and have even had the]cheek to threaten sportsmen with prose- 
cution, who attempted to catch a trout between the pond in the 
river and the Cold Spring. Having made some inquiries in regard to 
the legal bearing on the matter, I have been assured that any person 
has the same right to fish on any part of the Five Mile Rapids, as 
any member of the Oxford Club. I know personally of a large num- 
ber of gentlemen who fished on this forbidden ground last year the 
same as they would anywhere else in the lake region, but have yet to 
learn of one who was prosecuted. On the contrary, several gentle- 
men, whose names I could give if it were necessary, fished purposely 
at the Cold Spring and other places, and then informed the Oxford 
Club of it, in order to be prosecuted, and have a test case come to 
trial. None of those gentlemen have ever been prosecuted, which 
shows how much faith the Oxford Club have in their ability to pre- 
vent sportsmen from taking fish from a public stream ; they might as 
well forbid one fishing in the lakes. I believe the Club have made 
some pretension to breeding trout. They commenced by digging a 
mud-hole in front of their camp, holding about a wash-tub full of 
water. But a thirsty dog happened along soon after the pond was 
done, and drank it dry. If there were any trout in it, quite likely 
he swallowed the fish. Warned by this disaster, the Club enlarged 
the pond, until at present it is of sufficient size for a full-grown frog 
to take a bath in. If the Club keep on with their extensive improve- 
ments, they will have that pond large enough for a half-pound trout 
to live in after a while. In niarked contrast to the conduct of the few 
selfish bigots in the Oxford Club is that of Messrs. J. P. Whitney, 
Samuel lietton, Thomas McKean, George Shepard Page, R. G. Aller- 
ton, and the Oquossoc Angling Association, who, although they have 



RANGE LEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. y 

expended large sums of money in the lake region, never object to re- 
spectable sportsmen taking tisli with fly or worm anywhere where they 
fish themselves, and whose rights are far more clearly defined than 
those of the Oxford Club. It may be that on account of the few lines 
.1 have seen fit to devote to the particular members of this Club that 
I have in my mind's eye, they will think it necessary to try and prose- 
cute somebody. Should that prove the case, the public will find 
that, like a city policeman, who in a row jumps for a small newsboy 
and overlooks the men, the Club will be likely to light on some poor 
clerk, or impecunious tramp, on whose heads to pour the awful 
majesty of the law, while the wealthy habitues of these lakes, who 
would only be too glad to have the rights of the Oxford Club in the 
matter fairly tested, will not be interfered with. 

Some space is devoted to loons on page 23. As these birds are 
almost impossible to kill, it may be worth relating that the writer 
actually saw one shot on Lake Umbagog the 27th day of last July, 
from the steamer Diamond, by Luman Sargeant, one of the Upton 
guides. It was killed instantly at the fourth fire by a rifle-ball. 
The steamer was stopped, Mr. Sargeant rowed off" and picked up the 
bird, and brought it back to the boat. On examination it was found 
that the ball went directly through its head. A large fish-hook was 
found in its mouth, just back of its bill, showing that some time or 
other the loon had been fishing. The hook was rusty, and had the 
appearance of having been in the bird's mouth a long time. The 
loon was given to a Boston gentleman, who forwarded it to the city 
to have it properly preserved. The plumage of these birds is very 
handsome, the feathers being thick and close. Their color is pure 
white on the breast, and mottled green and black on the neck. Tiieir 
wings are speckled black and white. A person must be careful in 
capturing one when it is only wounded, for a loon is a very powerful 
bird, and will fight as long as it can breathe. They will give a tre- 
mendous bite with their bill, and the safest way to handle one is to 
get a firm hold of his neck, near his head. This is like putting salt 
on a pigeon's tail ; but then if you don't succeed in doing it, you need 
not tell anybody of it. 

The Andover House, mentioned on page 28, formerly under the 
charge of Albert W. Thomas, is now carried on by Albert W. and 
Frank P. Thomas. Although the gentlemen have the same name, 



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they are not related to each other, Frank has been favorably known 
for several years as one of the best guides to the lake region, and his 
services in that capacity are still available. The change in the busi- 
ness management of the house will no doubt be favorable to the ac- 
commodation of the public. In addition to the hotel there are several 
large boarding-houses in Andover, capable of accommodating from 
six to twenty people each. 

The Lake Road, mentioned under head of "From Andover to the 
Arm of the Lake," page 30, has been very much improved since last 
season. A large amount of work was done on it last fall, and this 
spring the town of Andover raised six hundred dollars, all of which 
has been put on the road, and the traveling over it this season will 
be better than ever before. The Arm of the Lake, spoken of on page 
36, is generally reached at noon, and dinner or lunch is taken here. 
A small hotel is very much needed at this point, capable of accommo- 
dating from twenty to thirty people, where sportsmen and tourists 
could procure a good dinner at a moderate price, say not over fifty 
cents. The Arm of the Lake is a romantic place, and the fishing is 
good here in the spring. A fine location for a house would be the 
little knoll known as Echo Landing, where tiie steamer now stops. A 
house situated here would command a splendid view a long distance 
up the lake, and would at once become a favorite resort for ladies and 
gentlemen who visit this section of the country. A movement is on 
foot which will no doubt secure the building of a house here before 
another season, and it may possibly be erected in time for the present 
season's business. 

Metalic Brook, noticed on page 38, is one of the best trout-streams 
about the lakes, and fish are now taken in it weighing from half a 
pound to two pounds. It furnishes excellent sport in July and Au- 
gust, a time when the fishing is dull on the lakes. The places to se- 
cure the larger fish are several j)Ools that are situated quite a distance 
up the brook, about three miles from its mouth. Gentlemen wlio 
fished this brook last summer were very successful at these deep holes. 

Wliitney's Camp is now in charge of old "'Uncle Cole," he having 
taken Plarvey Newton's i)lace last fall. 

In connection with the Upper Dam, mentioned on page 39, I would 
state that persons who can visit this well-known resort in June will 
see one of the most exciting parts of the immense lumbering business 



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that is carried on in these wild regions. The logs that are brought 
down across the upper hikes reach the Upper Dam generally from the 
10th to the 20th of June. At this tiniQ the gates are all closed down, 
and the sluice-way battened up with logs and planks, holding the 
water above the dam at a height of from ten to hfteeu feet. When the 
logs reach Trout Cove the barricade of the sluice is cut away, and the 
water with an immense pressuie leaps through the sluice with a roar 
like Niagara, piling up at the bottom of the sluice some twenty feet 
high ; then, rolling over, the tumultuous current flows down the rocky 
bed of the narrow river, boiling and seething, crested with white foam, 
sweeping everything before it, until it pours into the lake below. 
After the first onset the water quiets down a little, assuming the form 
of rapids, that will compare favorably with those of the St. Lawrence 
River. Then comes the most dangerous act in this sensational drama. 
The huge bateaux, pulled by ten or a dozen stalwart foresters, and 
guided by two others, who must be very giants in strength, stationed 
in the bow and stern, with heavy steering-paddles, cool and collected, 
not the least trace of fear shadowing their sunburnt faces, their eyes 
directed to the narrow opening ahead through which they are to i)ass, 
come sweeping down. The bateaux usually start a quarter of a mile 
or more above the dam, the men at the oars pulling a long powerful 
stroke, paying no attention to their boat, which is guided by the 
steersmen in the bow and stern, both of whom face down the river. 
Aided by a powerful current, the bbats have attained an almost fright- 
ful speed by the time they reach the upper end of the sluice ; the oars 
are trailed, and like an arrow from a bow the boats shoot into that 
narrow passage which perhaps leads straight to death. As it passes 
through you obtain a glimpse of it like that of some object seen from 
the car-window of a lightning express-train that is traveling fifty 
miles an hour. Your eye follows it as in a second more it makes the 
fearful plunge at the lower end of the sluice, and you involuntarily 
hold your breath as it darts into the boil, ten feet or more in height. 
Rising on this, perhaps half filled with water, the boat slides over its 
cre.st, and jumps another boil of perhaps half the height of th(^ first ; 
then the sturdy backwoodsmen bend to their oars, and their light 
crafts shoot down the rapids, dodging immense bowlders, jumping 
miniature falls, amid the din of the vexed waters, and finally emerge 
on the broad bosom of the lake, safe for the present. Then the 



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strained nerves relax, the tightened muscles become pliant once more 
and a deep sigh of thankfulness wells up from the heart of each of 
the crew, who have once more run the sluice in safety. But accidents 
often happen, sometimes of a laughable character, and then of a na- 
ture to thiow a gloom for days over the merry crew who follow this 
exciting business. Occasionally a boat capsizes in the first boil, and 
several of the crew are drowned ; or one strikes a rock in the middle 
of the rapids, is stove to flinders in an instant, and the crew are left 
in the turbid waters to shift for themselves, when, with good luck, they 
will all reach the shore and be subject for days to the good-natured 
jokes of their companions. After the bateaux are all run throut^h 
the sluice the logs follow. They pass through the sluice singly, in 
twos and threes, and sometimes a dozen at a time. Below the sluice 
they cut all sorts of capers. Some stand on end, some are thrown 
clear out of the water, others roll over and over ; then they get 
twisted and snarled, and piled upon each other, forming a jam, that 
is only straightened by the dexterous use of an axe in the hands of 
some red-shirted hero ; for clearing a jam is one of the most danger- 
ous acts in the business, and is really putting one's'head into the lion's 
mouth. To be at the Upper Dam in June and see the scenes I have 
poorly attempted to describe is worth all the expense incurred for a 
trip there, and then you have the fishing beside. 

Mention is made on page 40 of the places for fishing about the 
Upper Dam. One other should be added to these. Take a row-boat 
at the Upper Dam, or the steamer, and go up to the head of the lake, 
hshing around the mouth of Richardson Brook and Beaver Brook and 
in the West Arm behind the islands. There is also good fishin- 
ground around a sunken reef at the head of the lake, it being a fav- 
orite resort for trout. The reef is located about in the centre of the 
lake, and nearly opposite of a long point making out from the eastern 



Shore, on which stands an old dead pine. There is no better sprin. 
fishing ,n the entire lake region than that abr.ut the head of the Up- 
per Richardson Lake, and sportsmen are beginning to find it out 



The Richanlson Ponds, spoken of on page 43, while being in favor 

with those who depen.l on their rifie for their sport, are also attracting 

he attention of the fishermen. A trail leads from the head of the 

lake and the steamer carries passengers from the mouth of the river 

to the head of the lake daily. Persons who visited these ponds last 



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season had fine luck fishing, and the writer saw one very handsome 
trout taken there with a fly, by J. H. Smith, Esq., of New York City, 
that weighed six and a half pounds. Mr. Smith also took several 
others of from two to four pounds' weight. A small house, situated 
at the head of the lake, near Richardson Brook, is needed for the 
accommodation of those visiting the Richardson Ponds and Parma- 
chenee Lake, and it is hoped that before another season opens one 
will be erected. 

CATCHES OF TROUT. 

As there have been some very fine catches of trout made at the 
Middle and Upper Dams, we propose to mention a few of them at this 
time. Last season a gentleman by the name of'Gile, from Brooklyn, 
N. Y., who was over sixty years of age, took a trout from the lake, 
at the head of the run, in front of the Middle Dam Camp, that 
weighed six and a half pounds. Two other trout were also captured 
by another gentleman at the same place, the two weighing twenty- 
three pounds. This was in September, 1875. 

In September, 1876, B. Frank Morse, Marlborough, Mass., took a 
trout from below the Upper Dam that weighed nine and one quarter 
pounds. This fish was twenty-seven and one half inches long and 
sixteen inches in circumference. 

About the same time •William J. Reynolds, Edgartown, Mass., • 
took home seven trout that weighed thirty-six pounds. These fish 
were all taken from the mouth of the river, near the steamboat wharf, 
and from the lower side of the Upper Dam. We have also memor- 
anda of five different trout taken at the Upper Dam and the mouth 
of the river, by different gentlemen, tliat weighed respectively seven 
pounds, seven and a half pounds, eight and a half pounds, eight and 
three quarter pounds, and nine and a half pounds, which we call a 
pretty fair record. Several good-sized trout were also taken during 
the month of September from the head of the Upper Richardson 
(Molechunkamunk) Lake. 

In July, 1875, Mr. William Brooks, Jamaica Plain, Mass., caught 
at Smooth Ledge, a short distance from the Middle Dam Camp, 
fifteen trout weighing 36 lbs., the two Iwgest, weighing 15 lbs. 
These were taken with a common fly rod. 

Edward Stearns, Esq., Boston, Mass., took at the Upper Dam last 



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September, in a few days' fishing, 88 lbs. of trout, the smallest of 
which weighed 3 lbs. and the largest 9^ lbs. He also took a large 
number of trout weighing from 1 to 2| lbs., in addition to the 88 
lbs., making his entire net CJitch not far from 130 or 140 lbs. 

Henry Smith, Esq., Boston, Mass., at the same time captured, 
among others, one very fine trout that turned the scales at 8 lbs. 

James F. Rogers, Esq., Jamaica Plain, Mass., during the last two 
seasons caught on the Richardson Lakes several trout weighing from 
1^ to 8 lbs., also many smaller ones. 

The superiority of the Richardson and Rangelcy Lakes over any 
other fishing waters, for size and beauty of trout, is well known and 
admitted by those who are familiar with the different fishing locali- 
ties in the United States and Canadas. 

The weight of several thousand trout taken from these wateis in 
various seasons of the year by J. P. Whitney, Esq., who has a fine 
camp at the mouth of Mosquito Brook, on the upper Richardson 
Lake, who for a number of years kept a careful account of his catches 
as well as those of his friends, averaged one and one tenth jjoimds 
each, and from some localities Mr. Whitney found his weights to aver- 
age one and one third pounds, the latter from the Magalloway River. 

Not far above the Escohos Falls, on the right-hand side of the 
river, is Beaver Brook, which is a famous fishing-place in the months 
of August and September. At times liundreds of trout may be seen 
lying close to the clear sand at the mouth of this brook, all headed 
towards the cool and life-giving waters of this stream. Mr. Whitney, 
a year or two ago, in the month of August, took at this place three 
hundred and tvxnty-sevcn trout in one afternoon, and left while the 
fishing was still good. The same gentleman took one forenoon from 
the Big Pool, a short distance above the mouth of the Little Magal- 
loway, on the main stream, sixty-two trout weighing scventy-eiglit 
pounds, eight of the largest weighing twenty-six pounds. 

The following addition comes under the head of Chapter IX., 
pages 46 to 50 : — 

Reaching West Farmington, you have a fine view of the intervale 
of the Sandy River, and you cross over to the depot on a bridge some 
tliirty feet high, and curved to a half-circle, the train moving slowly 
for fear of getting off the rails. 




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hill, back of Mr. Tibbetts's house, two miles from the outlet. At this 
place you not only get a perfect view of the beautiful sheet of water 
below you, but in the far distance, forming a fitting background for 
so romantic a picture, are some of the most commanding mountains 
in this section of the country, and Saddleback has the prominence 
over all the others. The drive to this pon.d is lovely, and if you wish 
to try your luck with a rod, we assure you that trout have been 
caught there weighing from twelve to fifteen pounds, but it is not 
every fellow that can catch them. Boats for rowing or sailing are 
kept on the pond to let, and if you do not wish to exert yourself 
with their management, " Uncle Henry " will accompany you. 

RAINBOW CASCADE 

is situated on a small stream known as Hillman's Brook, about five 
miles from the Forest House, The drive to the cascade is very pleas- 
ant. You follow the regular stage-road to Phillips, as far as Backus 
Corner, then turning to the right take the New Vineyard road, and 
drive for about three miles, until you reach Mr. Hillman's house. 
Fasten your horse here, then walk down to the mill, which is in sight 
from the house, pass through it, and climb the hill beyond for a short 
distance, until you reach the woods, entering the wood from the left, 
and walking a few rods farther, you reach a cool and shady dell invit- 
ing you to repose. In the centre of this beautiful valley flows 
Hillman's Brook, and on this the cascade is situated. This cascade is 
one of the finest we have ever seen. The waters pour over a ledge 
fifty feet high. At the top it is about three feet across, and at the 
bottom about thirty feet wide. Over this rocl<*the water pours, form- 
ing a sheet of silvery spray that widens every foot in its descent, 
until at the bottom it covers the whole face of the ledge. As the 
water leaps from ciag to crag, it shimmers in the sunlight, which 
struggles in through the forest-trees by which the cascade is sur- 
rounded, and foiins quite a well-defined rainbow. This is to be seen 
only on the right side of the cascade looking up the stream. Below 
the cascade, for several feet, are semicircular walls of rock. At the top 
of the fall is a small rock which divides tlie stream ; it starts in two 
rivulets, and after a fall of a few feet these join, and the whole stream 
spreads out, like a silvery sheen, covering the rude ledge with a bridal 



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« 
veil. The seclusion of this lovely place, the rays of sunlight whicli 
filter in, the dark green foliage of the birches and maples, the surround- 
ing rocks, the deep gorges through which the waters flow after their 
gentle descent from the clifls above, all combine to make one of the 
most romantic i)laces you ever saw, and you should not fail to visit it. 
Reclining upon a mossy bank, and watching this beautiful cascade, a 
sense of rest and peace steals over you, as if you were shut out from 
the toils and troubles of the world, and you are loath to leave tliis 
charming spot. 



RANGE LEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 21 

It must be added that no other locality can well be more salubrious. 
Lads in delicate health, on coming here almost invariably receive f 
immediate and permanent benefit. 

[From the Farmington Chronicle.} 

Thl3 school has sustained, from its very foundation, the highest reputation for all 
the essential elements and characteristics of a home for lads desirous of acquiring a 
good education. Everj'thing about the house and schoolroom wears a pleasing aspect, 
and the management in and around both, from cojnmencement to cloee of term, con- 
forms as nearly as possible to that of a well-regulated household. Nothing is required 
of the boys during their stay here, either in the schoolroom or out of it, that could be 
objected to by any parent or guardian; and their moral as Avell as intellectual welfare 
is assiduously cared for. Harmless amusement and recreation are encouraged at sea- 
sonable hours, as by their indulgence the work and study of the schoolroom become 
all the more pleasurable. In summer, boating on the ponds, riding on the miniature 
railway, practising in the gymnasium, playing ball or croquet on the lawn, exercising 
with the fire-engine, or taking military drill; in winter, skating, sliding, riding in the 
great school sleigh, " Ellen Douglas," maple-sugar making, and in-door gymnastic 
exercises furnish all needed amusement and recreation; and the facilities for enjoy- 
ing these can hardly be equalled at any other institution on this continent; large 
sums of money and much time having been expended to make them as complete as 
possible. In fact, the stranger who visits our beautiful village — one of the loveliest 
spots, we claim, in New England— is pointed to this school-home for boys from 
almost all sections of our country, and its history of growth and success is related 
with commendable pride. 




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^hh p;0rmal atttr Crammg Sr^ool, Jf arming- 
ton;, glaine. 

IIIS School, situated in one of tlie most beautiful of New 
England villages, was established by act of the Legisla- 
ture approved March 25, 1863, and went into operation 
August 24, 1864. 

The act establishing the Normal Schools prescribes 
that they "shall be thoroughly devoted to the work of training teach- 
ers for their professional labors"; that " the course of study shall 
include the common English branches in thorough reviews, and such 
of the higher branches as are especially adapted to prepare teachers to 
conduct the mental, moral, and physical education of their pupils"; 
that "the art of school management, including the best methods of 
government and instruction, shall have a prominent place in the daily 
exercises of said schools"; and that "while teaching the funda- 
mental truths of Christianity, and the great principles of morality 
recognized by statute, they shall be free from all denominational teach- 
ings, and open to persons of different religious connections on terms 
of perfect equality." 

The course of study pursued this year is as follows : 

Preparatory Class. — Reading, Arithmetic, Geography, Gram- 
mar, Physiology. 

First Year. First Term, — Reading, Arithmetic begun, Geogra- 
phy, Physiology (half term), Natural Philosophy, Penmanship, Eng- 
lish Composition. Second Term — Grammar, Book-Keeping (half 
term). Drawing, Algebra, Chemistry, Botany, Hi-story, School Econ- 
omy. 

Second Year. First Term, — Arithmetic completed, Geometry, 
Trigonometry, English Literature, Mental Philosophy, History of 
Education, Civil Government, Drawing. Second Term, — Mechanics, 
Astronomy, Geology, Moral Philosophy, Didactics, Practice Teach- 
ing. 

Teaching Exercises, Spelling, and Vocal Music through tlie course. 

Examinations for admission are held the first day of each term, and 




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RANGE LEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 23 

all pupils should he present at that time. It is difficult to make up 
lessons lost at the beginning of a term. Special arrangements can be 
made for the examination of those engaged in teaching at the begin- 
ning of the term. 

It will be noticed that in nearly every case one term only is devoted 
to each branch of study, and that with each term new subjects are 
taken up. Hence it is very important that pupils enter at the 
beginning of a term and remain to its close. Although all possible 
facilities are afforded to those who are unable to attend through the 
term, yet the experience of teachers an.d of pupils alike compels us to 
urge that the work be taken term by term, and proves, beyond the 
possibility of a doubt, that the opposite course is wasteful of time, 
of money, and of results. Good work in education, as in everything 
else, requires that purposes be deliberately formed and persistently 
carried out. Those pupils who can take the course consecutively 
accomplish the best results. 

The aim of Normal School training is thorough instruction in the 
principles of the branches taught, with special reference to development 
of teaching power ; and such methods of organization, instruction, 
and discipline are adopted as are considered best adapted to secure 
this end. 

It will be seen from the course of study and accompanying state- 
ments, that the nwans for directly professional training are much 
greater in the second year of the course than in the first, and, as may 
be inferred, the benefits to be derived from connection with the school 
are correspondingly increased. At the beginning of the second year, 
classes enter upon the study of Mental Philosophy, considered with 
special reference to education, and the study of Didactics, and prac- 
tice in teaching, are made leading objects in this year's work. 

During the twelve years of the existence of the school, more than 
1,200 young men and young women have been connected with it, and 
241 have graduated from the complete course. Careful inquiry has 
been made as to the liistory of these students subsequent to their con- 
nection with the school, and a large number of replies have been 
received. The returns received from graduates have been tabulated, 
and show that a decided majority of the yradiuites of the school are 
still teaching in this State, and in many cases in very responsible and 
influential positions. 



24 FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

The object of tlie school and the means and methods used for the 
accomplishment of that object may be summarily stated thus : 

The scliool is furnished with a good library of carefully selected 
works in the various departments of science and literature, and with 
excellent apparatus, recently purchased, for illustration of the vari- 
ous branches of science, and for the practical training of pupils in 
the care and use of apparatus. Superior facilities for chemical manip- 
ulation, a valuable cabinet of minerals, and a transit and spectro- 
scope, have recently been added to the apparatus. 

Gentlemen must be seventeen years of age at admission or during 
the first term ; ladies, sixteen. Candidates must present a certificate 
of good moral character from some responsible persoa, acknowledge 
their obligation to observe faithfully all the reguISftions of the school, 
and pass a satisfactory examination in arithmetic, through fractions ; 
in geography, upon general principles of mathematical geography, as 
laid down in common school text-books, in general upon the conti- 
nents, and in more detail upon the United States and State of Maine ; 
in grammar, reading, and spelling. 

Eacli pupil pays an incidental fee of $2.25 at the beginning of each 
term. 

Tuition is free to those pledging themselves to teach in the public 
schools of Maine for as long a time as they remain connected with the 
Normal School. Others pay a tuition of $14.00 per term. 

Text-books are furnished at reduced rates. Each student should 
be provided with a Bible and a dictionary. 

Board can be obtained at $ 3.00 to $ 3.50 per week. Table board, 
$2.75 per week. Furnished rooms can be obtained, without board, 
at reasonable rates. Arrangements can be made for boarding in clubs, 
members of the club purchasing provisions and employing a person to 
prepare the food, furnish the table, and do all work connected there- 
with. 

On page 46 mention is made of Messrs. Clark & Son furnishing 
private teams for Phillips at reasonable prices. These liberal-minded 
gentlemen wish us to inform peoJ)le who visit the lakes by way of 
Farmington that this season they will furnish a private team to 
small or large parties going to the lakes, who wish to stop over night 
in Fannington, free of expense. Or, in other words, if you wish to 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 25 

spend the night in Farmington, you can go on to Phillips the next 
morning by private conveyance, on your regular stage ticket, and 
view the beautiful scenery of the Sandy River Valley by daylight. 

The Barden House is eligibly located on the main street of the vil- 
lage, near churches, stores, post, telegraph, and express offices, and 
from the second-story piazza you may obtain a fine view up and down 
the principal street, and get a glimpse of the falls, near the bridge. 
Away to the northwest the Saddleback Mountains lift their heads 
to the clouds, forming a prominent landmark. The view down the 
Saco Valley from Mount Washington is not finer than that down the 
Sandy River Valley from some parts of the road between Farmington 
and Phillips. Travel with rubber coats and waterproofs, so that if a 
shower comes up you can observe the wonderful cloud-pictures that 
are formed among these hills and valleys, reminding you of fairy-land. 
Never mind the rain, you are not made of sugar or salt. You will 
not take cold in this country, and the little ducking you will receive 
will be more than compensated for by the beauties of the cloud phan- 
tasmagoria that will take place as the rain stops falling, and the sun- 
light dances out, dispelling the clouds and gloom, and perhaps fur- 
nishing a splendid rainbow by way of dessert to the feast. 

The Mammoth Rock is one of the curiosities of Phillips. It is sit- 
uated on Daggett's Farm, about three and a half miles from the Har- 
den House. The drive there is very pleasant, and from the top of the 
hill where you climb to see the rock you will get some very charming 
views of mountains and valley. This rock stands in a pasture, about 
one-eighth mile from the' road on the side of a hill. You can drive a 
team clear up to the rock. This immense bowlder has a split entirely 
through it, some thirty feet wide at the top and two feet wide at the 
bottom. The largest half, which is the lower side, has also been .split, 
and there is a gap in it, about fifteen feet wide at the top and a foot 
at the bottom. A rude ladder planted against the side enables one to 
reach the top. Last summer a fellow who went on top of the rock 
undertook to jump across the fifteen-foot space. He just managed to 
grasp the edge of the rock with his hands, and after a severe struggle 
he reached the top. If his hold had given way he would have been 
carried home in a coffin. Liquor was the caiise of this foolish and 
dangerous act. It is variously estimated that the rock is from thirty- 



26 FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

five to fifty feet high, one hundred feet through, and two to three 
hundred feet around the base. How it came there is a mystery, but 
every person has his own theory in the matter, and some are quite 
amusing. A view of this rock is published with our stereoscopic 
views. 

Sandy River Falls, in the town of Madrid, are well worth a visit. 
Thoy are about eight miles from the Barden House, and as there is 
good fisliing on the stream above and below the falls, it will pay you 
to take a fishing-rod when you go to visit them. On your way to 
and from the falls you will get some splendid views of the Mount 
Abram and Saddleback ranges. This is one of the most pleasant 
rides in the vicinity of Phillips, and the excursion will take a day. 
There are two streams only a few rods apart, and each has a fine fall. 
An amusing incident in connection with this stream is told of the 
Rev, Edward Clarke, of Providence. He was fishing the Sandy 
River down one day, expecting to reach Madrid in tmie to stop 
over night. But darkness overtook him while he was fishing from 
a large rock in the middle of the- stream, and at this place he was 
surrounded by woods. Being afraid of losing his way, or being 
attacked by wild beasts in the woods, he spent the night on the rock, 
a prey to mosquitoes, black flies, and a disordered mind, his imagi- 
nation picturing a great many horrors that the morning light dis- 
pelled. He scarcely slept a wink all night, but when he reached the 
village the next day he had a good hearty laugh over his nocturnal 
adventure. 

We publish a stereoscopic view of the falls on each stream. 

A fine excursion, occupying a day, may be made from the Barden 
House to Mount Blue. Taking a team, you ride to within a mile of 
the top of the mountain, and then walk up by a good path through 
the woods. The view from this mountain is very extensive, embra- 
cing the whole country from Phillips to the ocean, and a trip to its 
sunmiit will well repay the tourist for the time and expense of mak- 
ing it. There is a hotel at the base of the mountain where you can 
get dinner, and where you can have your team provided for also. "We 
pulilish several stereoscopic views of Mount Blue. An iron mineral 
spiing is situated in Phillips about one mile from the Barden House. 
Its waters have proven very efficacious for invalids. 

There is a sulphur spring a short distance from the hotel, whose 



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RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 27 

waters are drank by many people for a cure for rheuniatism. The 
water contaius both lime and sulphur, and has many medicinal prop- 
erties. 

Pennock's Camp, mentioned on page 53, is now known as Camp 
Rangeley. 

Kangeley City, spoken of on pages 53, 54, was partially destroyed by 
fire last fall, which originated in the steam-mill of Mr. Tibbetts, the 
boat-builder. About thirty families Avere turned out doors by this 
disastrous conflagration, and the Eangeley Hotel was burnt. Its 
owner erected a new building on the old site ; it is called the Rangeley 
Lake House. 

The past winter a neat-looking little hotel has been built at Kange- 
ley Village by Abner Toothaker, Esq., who is one of the Largest 
real-estate owners in this part of the country, for the accommodation 
of tourists and sportsmen visiting the Eangeley Lake Region. It 
is called the Oquossoc House, thus retaining the romantic Indian 
name of the lake whose sparkling waters lave the shore but a few 
rods beyond its site. 

The house stands on the main street of the village, facing east, com- 
manding a wide range of country, including some of the highest and 
most striking mountain peaks in the vicinity. A large pond just 
opposite is a pleasant feature of the scene. It is convenient to stores 
and post-office, and near the steamboat wharf. It is well furnished, 
and everything is new and clean. There is a double piazza in front, 
furnishing a charming retreat for leisure moments. Mr. and Mrs. 
John Herrick have charge of the hotel, and will do all in their power 
for the accommodation of their patrons. 

Pleasant excursions may be made from here by steamer on the lake, 
or teams on land, and one can procure from Mr. Herrick any kind of 
teams required. We commend this house to all who visit Rangeley, 
whether for a long or short stay, and feel sure it will give satisfac- 
tion. 

We learn that Mr. G. L. F. Ball, the well-known guide, formerly 
Assistant Superintendent of the Oquo.ssoc Angling Association, was 
associated with Mr. L. H. Tibbetts in originating the Indian Rock 
boats, that are mostly used on the Rangeley Lakes. 

Mr. and Mrs. Soule, .spoken of on page 53, have no connection 



28 FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

with the Mountain View House this year, the hotel and boats being 
under Mr. Kimball's charge. 

The following additions are made to Chapter X., including pages 
51 to 54. 

Long Pond is a very pretty sheet of water, situated in the middle 
of the woods, and furnishes excellent trout-fishing. An arm of it 
extends to within a few feet of the stage-road, and it is only about 
two miles from Kimball's. If one wishes to make a business of fish- 
ing there, he will be obliged to take a boat with him, as there are 
none on the pond. We publish a fine stereoscopic view of this pond. 

The Green vale House is only three miles from Rangeley Village, 
and there are many things in its vicinity worth visiting. A few days 
or weeks may be spent very comfortably here, as the rooms are all 
well furnished and the table well supplied. 

From a high hill in a pasture near the hotel a splendid view of 
Lake Oquossoc may be obtained, including some fine mountain scenery. 
The extensive and varied landscape spread out before you when stand- 
ing on the top of this hill and overlooking the lake will well repay 
you for the tiresome climb to its summit. 

In approaching the Greenvale House from Phillips, you cross a little 
mountain stream near the hotel, which is not only noted for its ex- 
cellent fishing, but also for its fine scenery. Follow it up for a quarter 
of a mile from the road, and you will come to a deep ravine cut out 
of the solid rock by the powerful action of water during the spring 
freshets. This ravine extends up the stream for quite a distance, the 
brook being broken all through it by rapids, cascades, and falls. Along 
its sides, where the water has washed out all the earth, huge crevices 
are found in the rocks, and from several of these, in the last of June, 
187u, we took some splendid ice, many of the pieces being two or three 
pounds in weight. It is a wild and romantic place, and one which is 
eagerly sought after by lovers of nature. The dark rocks, the water 
flashing in the sunlight, the numerous natural bridges, caused by trees 
which have been uprooted by tempests and have falhm across the 
ravine, the roar of the cataract, the grateful shade to be had under 
the old forest-trees, are all congenial to one who wishes to walk in 
nature's solitudes, and who can appreciate such a wild country. 
When visiting the Greenvale House, by all means spare half a day to 



30 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

bago are at the outlet, at the foot of the lake, and the "big inlet," 
on the opposite shore of the lake from Crosby's lower camp. About 
a mile above the " big inlet," on the same side of the lake, is a good 
place for trolling. 

This lake is one of the prettiest in the State of Maine, and it has 
an advantage over its sisters ,of the Rangeley Chain, from the fact 
that there is no dam at the foot of it, consequently its shores are not 
overflowed, or covered with dead trees. It runs east and west, and is 
almost completely surrounded with high mountains. Its shores are 
thickly wooded, and there are several nice sand beaches about it. 
Standing on the point at the head of the lake, you get a tine view, 
embracing nearly the entire sheet of water. On your left is Spotted 
Mountain, which descends to the water, and extends along the lake 
for several miles. On the right, a little ridge known as Wild Cat 
Hill seems to confine the water on that side. Beyond this is East 
Kennebago Mountain. West Kennebago and Snow Mountains are 
also plainly to be seen from the point. While visiting Kennebago, we 
made an outline draught of the lake, and another year shall correct 
our map by it. None of the maps we have ever seen have had Ken- 
nebago right. Some of the most beautiful sunsets we have ever wit- 
nessed we saw at Kennebago Lake, and the view of lake and moun- 
tain from Snowman's Camp during the sun's decline is superb. We 
do not try to describe it, for it w'ould be simply an impossibility. 
Kennebago is five or six miles long, and from a quarter of a mile to a 
mile and a half wide. Three miles above the lake is a pond known as 
Little Kennebago, where there is good fishing. A light draught boat 
can be run up the stream between the lake and the pond without much 
difficulty. The Seven Ponds, a great place for trout-fishing, are twelve 
miles north of Kennebago Lake, and may be reached easily, by fol- 
lowing up the stream from Little Kennebago. Most people who go 
to Kennebago Lake do not leave until they have visited the falls on 
the Kennebago River. These are situated a mile and a half from the 
outlet. The mile can be done in a boat ; then you land at the head 
of tlie rapids, and after walking half a mile through the woods you 
will reach the falls, which are more a series of heavy rapids than a 
regular fall, but they are well worth a visit. 

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RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 31 

a sled drawn by a horse. The road, is too rough to even admit of a 
buckboard. Also take our advice, and don't go until August or Sep- 
tember. We were there the very last of June, and the black flies 
and mosquitoes were a perfect nuisance. They were the worst at Ken- 
nebago that we ever found them anywhere in the lake region. Tar 
and oil were of no use, and nothing but smoke would clear them. 
We publish some stereoscopic views of Kennebago, also some hand- 
some 5X8 pictures, suitable for framing. 

Under the head of Chapter XL, pages 55 to 58, we make the fol- 
lowing corrections and additions : The fleet of boats belonging to 
the Oquossoc Angling Association has been increased to thirty. 
Camp Kennebago is open from May 15th to October 1st. The 
present Treasurer of the Oquossoc Angling Association is James A. 
Williamson, Jersey City, N. J. Ladies visiting Camp Kennebago 
have the use of a commodious building, disconnected from the main 
camp, where they can be as secluded as they wish, the building being 
set apart for their exclusive use. The Oquossoc Angling Association 
during the past three years have stocked the water in the immediate 
vicinity of their club-house with many thousand of the famous 
land-locked salmon, and they are now being captured : one was 
taken in May, last season, near Camp Kennebago, weighing two 
pounds ; another of about the same weight was also caught by one of 
the Andover guides at the Upper Dam in June ; and a third one 
was caught in the Rangeley Lake last summer by a Mr. Willis of 
Boston. The managers of the Oquossoc Angling Association have 
retained all the charming semi-aboriginal character in their camps, 
grounds, and appointments. While the furniture is sufficiently com- 
fortable to suit the most fastidious, yet the contrast between Camp 
Kennebago and the hotels is everything that the two terms indicate. 
The true idea of a "lodge in the vast wilderness" is here seen and 
enjoyed. Visitors are not confined to Camp Kennebago. The Asso- 
ciation own camps at the outlet of Eangeley Lake ; on Birch Island, 
near the mouth of Cupsuptic Stream ; on Kennebago Stream, seven 
miles from the main camp ; and on Little Kennebago Pond. Among 
the highly appreciated but unusual adjuncts of a camp in the wild 
woods are two cows, a horse, poultry, &c. ; a fine vegetable and fruit 
garden, ice-house, and bath-room. Parties desiring to make a long 



32 FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 



stay at Canii^ Kennebago may address either of the officers of the 
Association, or C. T. liichardson, the Superintendent. Transient 
guests will be received from June 20th to September 10th, without 
the necessity of previous correspondence. The tour of the lakes is 
incomplete without experiencing the hearty hospitalities of Camp 
Kennebago. We would also speak of the famous brook trout, cap- 
tured in 1867 at the outlet of Rangeley Lake, retained a captive for 
three weeks, and then transported alive in a large tank of water, lined 
with sponge, and supplied with fresh air by an air-pump, to the pond 
of George Shepard Page, Stanley, N. J. The tank also contained a 
female brook trout weighing eight and one quarter pounds. These 
trout both died. The former iveighed ten pounds after his death. It 
is a matter of regret that his weight when captured was not taken. 
Professor Agassiz and Professor Baird have stated that he must have 
weighed eleven and a half pounds. But at the weight of ten pounds, 
he challenges the admiration of anglers as being one of the largest 
brook trout on record. His stuffed skin forms a prominent orna- 
ment of the office of Mr. Page in New York, 

Frye's Camp, a picturesque little building on the shores of the 
Great Lake, is the property of Hon. William P. Frye, of Lewiston, 
Me,, the distinguished member of Congress representing the dis- 
trict of which Franklin County forms part ; he is also one of the Exe- 
cutive Committee of the Oquossoc Angling Association. Camp Buck- 
field, owned by an association of gentlemen from Buckfield, Me,, 
Camp Houghton, and Camp Haverhill, are also situated on the shores 
of the Great Lake, between Cupsuptic and Bugle Cove, 

The island in Mooselucmaguntlc Lake, spoken of on page 59 as 
Gut or Student Island, is miscalled, its real name being Stanley 
Island, It is leased by George Shepard Page, Esq., the enterpris- 
ing president of the Oquossoc Angling Association, who has built a 
commodious camp upon it. 

Hon, Henry 0. Stanley, of Dixficld, Me,, should be mentioned as 
one of the owners of Camp Bema, situated at the mouth of Bema 
Stream, spoken of on page 60. 

The little steam-launch Oquossoc, that was run on Lake Mooseluc- 
maguntic last season by Captain C. W. Howard, between Indian Rock 
and the Upper Dam, was sold last full to Fred. C. Barker of Ando- 
ver, Me., who will run her the present season himself. 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 33 

As the route to the lakes by the way of North Stratford and Cole- 
brook is the longest and most northerly, carrying the tourist through 
more places than cither of the others, we give it more attention in 
this revised edition than in the main book. The routes from Boston 
to Portland having been all described, we commence at the latter 
place. Leaving Portland from the Grand Trunk Kailroad Station, at 
the foot of India Street, on the 1.20 train, we pass swiftly across the 
bridge and through the deep rock cutting at Fish Point. Casco Bay 
then opens to view, and for a mile or more while passing around the 
Neck and over the bridge that crosses to Westbrook the broad bay is 
seen dotted with numerous islands, receding to the dim shores of 
Brunswick and Harpswell, a distance of twenty miles. 

The train sweeps rapidly through the easterly portion of AVestbrook, 
a distance of nearly two miles, presenting some pleasant views of land 
and water, then crosses the Presumpscot Pdver, over a substantial 
bridge three hundred feet in length, and a mile and a half farther on 
reaches the depot at Falmouth, five miles from Portland. This is a 
farming town, although on the eastern side some ship-building is car- 
ried on. Leaving here, we pass through an undulating farming coun- 
try, pleasant to look out on but of no especial interest, and stop for a 
moment at Cumberland, nine miles from Portland. This place is 
similar in character to Falmouth. Moving again, obtaining occasional 
glimpses of the land-locked bay, a few minutes' ride brings us to the 
flourishing seaport of Yarmouth, eleven miles from Portland, a very 
pleasant old town, where considerable ship-building is carried on. A 
mile above this station the Grand Trunk Eailroad is crossed by a 
branch of the Maine Central, formerly the Portland and Kennebec 
road. This crossing is known as Yarmouth Junction, and both of 
the roads have depots here. This branch of the Maine Central runs 
from Portland to Augusta ; from Brunswick, a station on the road, 
another branch diverges to Bath. 

Leaving the Junction, we rattle northward once more, through an 
agricultural country devoid of any striking features, and halt for a 
moment at North Yarmouth, fifteen miles from Portland. Business 
attended to, again we move, and after making a short run i-each Pow- 
NAL, nineteen miles from Portland. A few minutes hen^ suffices, and 
on we go, the country becoming more undulating, presenting many 
charming views to the eyes of the tourist, and soon slack up at New 



34 FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

Gloucester, twenty-two miles from Portland, one of the best farm- 
ing-towns in the State ; the village lies west of the station, on ele- 
vated land, and looks very pretty from the cars. After a short stop 
the whistle is heard again, and on we go to Danville Junction, 
twenty-eight miles from Portland. At this point the Grand Trunk is 
crossed by the Maine Central Railroad, running from Portland to Au- 
burn, Lewiston, Farmington, Waterville, Skowhegan, and Bangor. 

Leaving the "crossing," a few moments' ride brings us to Lewis- 
ton Junction. Here a short but important branch of the Grand 
Trunk diverges to the two great manufacturing places of Maine, Lew- 
iston and Auburn. Persons visiting Lewiston will find in the De 
Witt House a first-class hotel, elegantly furnished, with all modern 
conveniences. Messrs. Quimby & Murch, the genial proprietors, have 
been favorably known to the traveling public for many years in con- 
nection with the Franklin House, Bangor. The De Witt has been 
repaired and refitted under their care ; it has a nice billiard-hall and 
bath-rooms, and the cuisine is unexceptionableL It is safe to say that 
there is not a more popular or better kept hotel east of Boston than 
the De Witt, and we confidently recommend it to tourists and busi- 
ness men. Stages also run from this station to the celebrated Poland 
Springs. 

Again in motion and flying along, passing cultivated fields and green 
pastures, with an occasional strip of woodland, we reach the Empire 
Road station, in the town of Poland, thirty-two miles from Portland. 
This is an agricultural country, and reipiiring no further notice, we 
leave it as the steam-whistle again sends forth its warning note, and 
speeding merrily away we get one stage farther on our journey, slow- 
ing down this time at the flourishing village of Mechanic Falls, sit- 
uated on the Little Androscoggin River, and thirty-six miles from 
Portland. The stream mentioned above furnishes ample water-power, 
and a large amount of manufacturing is done here. A railroad, known 
as the " Portland and Oxford Central," formerly left the main line at 
this station, running through Mechanic Falls, Minot, Hebron, Buck- 
field, Sumner, and Canton, the end of the road. It was owned 
mostly by tTie late F. 0. J. Smith, Esq., of Portland, who did not 
treat the towns fairly that had helped build the road, thereby causing 
an irrepressible warfare that finally ended in the dismantling of the 
road. The rolling-stock was always poor, the trains were never run 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 35 

regularly, and the last year or two of its existence it was not safe to ride 
upon it. This coming to the notice of the railroad commissioners, an 
injunction against tlie road was granted and it was closed up. The 
writer remembers of riding over this road one summer, from Mechanic 
Falls to Buckfield, on the regular passenger-train, which on that occa- 
sion was composed of one wheezy locomotive, two platform freight- 
cars, and one box freight-car, the only passenger-car of the company 
being in the repair-shop at Portland. For seats, we had common 
wooden benches, without backs, in one end of the car, the opposite 
end containing several head of live cattle, with other freight and ex- 
press matter. The train ran at the rate of a few miles an hour, a 
regard for truth will not permit us to say exactly how many ; but one 
thing we noticed, that a cow happened to get on the track ahead of 
the engine, and arrived at the next station a hundred yards ahead of 
the train. Within the last year we have heard a rumor to the effect 
that the Grand Trunk Railroad Company were considering the pur- 
chase of the road-bed and what few rails were left, and putting it in 
thorough repair ; also, extending it from Canton to Rumford Falls. 
Should this be done, there is no doubt but that the road Avould event- 
ually find its way to Andover, it being only twelve miles from Rum- 
ford Falls, This, if accomplished, will in the near future materially 
lessen the time taken to reach Andover, the fa^^orite point of depart- 
ure to the Richardson Lakes and Upper Dam. Returning to the train 
we again move onward, following up the valley of the Little Andros- 
coggin River, — which stream we cross several times, — and put on 
the brakes at Oxford, forty miles from Portland. Here our stop is 
but momentary, and at the signal from the conductor, who shouts 
" All aboard ! " we rattle on once more. From this point the land- 
scape improves with every mile, and the tourist notes with pleasure 
the beautiful and romantic views, — a rolling meadow, where browsing 
kine are moving slowly, looking up with wonder at the fiery monster 
rushing by them ; a tranquil bend in the river, overhung Avith droop- 
ing elms and graceful maples ; a trout-fisher standing on some lone 
rock or fallen tree, watching anxiously for the onset of some spotted 
beauty ; distant mountains, whose peaks are sharply outlined against 
the ethereal blue, — all lend a charm to the ride, and you scarcely notice 
the approach to the next station, which proves to be South Paris, 
forty-eight miles from Portland. The village, which is large and 



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lourishing, lies to the northward of the station. Paris Hill, so called, 
s about two miles beyond, and is thickly settled. The court-house 
s located here, Paris being the shire-town of Oxford County. Nor- 
way, another thriving village, lies two miles southwesterly of the 
tation. Our iron steed having taken his regular rations of fuel and 
vater is once more hurrying onward. Off to the right we catch a 
)assing glimpse of the buildings on Paris Hill, with the farms and 
(rchards mapping its southern slope. The grade now rises fast, the 
urrounding hills assume loftier proportions, and the scenery begins 
o be more diversified in character. While you are noticing the grad- 
lal change in the landscape, the engineer whistles "Down brakes,'* 
Lud in a moment more the train comes to a halt in front of the West 
^Aiiis station, iifty-five miles from Portland. You have scarcely time 
take a look about you here before the train is again in motion, 
^our miles from this station commences the heaviest grade on the 
vhole road, being a rise of sixty feet to the mile. This continues 
intil you arrive at the Buyaxt's Pond station, in the town of Wood- 
itock, a distance of sixty-two miles from Portland. The track has 
low attained an elevation of seven hundred feet, and you begin to 
■ealize that you are getting up in the world. A granite quarry that 
s worked some by the railroad companj'^ is passed just before reaching 
he station. While on the train one day in June, in the summer of 
.874, the writer witnessed a singular occurrence. We were between 
kVest Paris and Bryant's Pond, and had just reached the steepest part 
)f the grade. All at once, without any warning, .the speed of the 
rain began to slacken, and it finally came to a stand-still. The pas- 
lengers left the cars to ascertain the cause of this sudden stop, and to 
heir wonder and surprise found both the tracks and road-bed covered 
vith millions of caterpillai's, who were traveling to greener fields 
md pastures new. So many of these disgusting insects had been 
:rushed under the Avheels that the track was covered with slime and 
jrease, and the wlieels of the engine refused to turn. The train was 
)acked a short distance, while the railroad employees on the train took 
jrooms and cleared the tracks ahead, which were then covered with 
land. This furnished our iron steed a foothold, and making a re- 
lewed and vigorous start, we passed the crawling, wriggling mass of 
nsect life, and reached the station. It reminded us of Western stories 
;hat tell of trains being frequently stopped on the plains by the flights 



RANGE LEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 37 

of grasshoppers. We had never taken much stock in these yarns, 
but after being an eyewitness to the caterpillar incident, we were 
prepared to believe tliey might be true. The village of Bryant's Pond 
is very prettily situated, and derives its name from the beautiful and 
romantic sheet of water in sight of the station. On the opposite side 
of the pond a bold and rugged highland, tliickly wooded, rises from 
tlie water to a lieight of a thousand feet. It is called Mount Christo- 
[ther, taking its name from an early settler of this region, one Chris- 
topher Bryant, the miniature lake retaining his family appellation. 
This mountain is easily ascended from its western side, and the exten- 
sive view its summit commands will amply recompense the tourist for 
the time and labor of the ascent. Goose-Eye Mountain in Ncwry, 
and White Cap near Andover, in all their sterile and rugged gran- 
deur, may be seen to the northeast from the right-hand side of the 
cars as you approach the Bryant's Pond station. At this place pas- 
sengers who are intending to visit the Richakdson and Rangeley 
Lakes, the paradise of sportsmen and tourists, the greatest hunting 
and fishing district east of the Rocky Mountains, or the famous new 
summer resort, the romantic village of Andover, leave the cars here 
and go over the Great Central Route to these places. The easy 
and commodious four-horse coaches of Messrs. Tuttle k Woodman 
will be found at the depot in waiting to convey travelers. 

It may not be generally known that this whole region was surveyed 
by the railroad company before the railroad was built, in hopes of 
finding a feasible route farther north than the present one, but with- 
out success. A passable route to the Lake Basin, by following the 
Ellis River from Andover through Dunn's Notch, was reconnoitered, 
departing from the present line at Bryant's Pond ; but insurmounta- 
ble obstacles interposed between the lakes and the Connecticut River, 
j the only depression between these points showing an^ chance of a 
route, that of the famous Dixville Notch, being 1,968 feet above 
tide-water, and the topography of the region thence being of such a 
character as to requin; a grade of eighty feet j)er mile for over ten 
miles : while by the present route of the road, the greatest elevation 
east of the Connecticut is but 1,062 feet, the passage of the general 
summit, at Island Pond, 1,176 feet, and the heaviest grade but sixty 
feet to the mile. The axis of the elevation of the whole peninsula 
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which general summit the Connecticut, the Androscoggin, the Ken- 
nebec, the Penobscot, the Chaudiere, and the St. Francis Rivers take 
their rise. The general level of this region is between 2,000 and 
3,000 feet above the ocean, and its dominant peaks of the Camel's 
Rump and Aziscohos Mountains vie in their winter dress with the 
white summit of their more southern neighbor. Mount Washington. 

Leaving Bryant's Pond, we soon strike the Alder Sti'eam, following 
it down to the main Androscoggin River, a distance of eight miles, 
nature unrolling for our delight a panorama of mountain scenery 
that holds our close attention, until our arrival at Locke's Mills, 
sixty-five miles from Portland, a village possessing no particular inter- 
est. High hills and lofty ridges surround us as we leave the sta- 
tion, but in a short time we emerge from the rugged heights so close 
at hand, coming out on a lovely intervale of the Androscoggin, pre- 
senting some of the finest landscape views the road commands, and 
stop at Bethel, seventy miles from Portland, another point of depart- 
ure for the celebrated Richardson and Rangeley Lakes. Bethel 
is also well known as a beautiful and popular summer resort. A 
stage line is run from Bethel to the Lake House, in Upton, on the 
shore of Lake Umbagog, four times a week, by Mr. 0. C. Littlehale, 
who has made this route deservedly popular wdth the traveling pub- 
lic. The road runs through the celebrated Grafton Notch, intro- 
ducing the tourist to some of the wildest mountain scenery in New 
England. Connection is made at Lake Umbagog with steamer Dia- 
mond, and parties visiting the Magalloway River and Parmachenee 
Lake usually go by this route. Mr. Littlehale also runs a first-class 
livery stable in connection with the Bethel House, and can furnish 
private teams where parties prefer them to stage travel. A full 
description of this route is given elsewhere in the Guide. Bethel is 
a very attractive place in summer, and is annually visited by a large 
number of strangers. The village known as " Bethel Hill " sits on a 
commanding height west of the railroad depot. It has several 
hotels, the Bethel House being the largest and best. 

Again we are speeding up the Androscoggin Valle)', scenes of wild 
grandeur and romantic beauty meeting the eye on every side, a short 
ride bringing us to West Bethel, a station of but little importance, 
seventy-four miles from Portland. A short distance beyond here the 
train passes over Pleasant River bridge, and about a mile farther on 



RANGELET AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 39 

you obtain a fine view, far up the valley of Mounts Jefferson and 
Adams, lifting their conical summits over the shadowy ridges of 
Mount Moriah. Five miles from West Bethel we cross Wild River, 
over a bridge two hundred and fifty feet in length. From an old hand- 
book of travel we quote : — 

"This river is a child of the mountains, — at times fierce, impet- 
uous, and shadowy as the storms that howl around the bald heads 
of its parents, and bearing down everything that comes in its path ; 
then again, when subdued by long summer calms, murmuring gently 
in consonance with the breezy rustle of the trees whose branches 
droop over it. An hour's time may swell it into a headlong torrent, 
an hour may reduce it to a brook that a child might ford without 
fear. 

" This vicinity is rife with legends of the Indian wars. One of the 
last acts of the aborigines, ere their strength was forever broken, was 
an onset on the defenceless village of Bethel, made by a party of the 
St. Francis tribe, who had followed down the State line from Canada. 
They carried away captives, a man named Pettengill, another named 
Sager, and two by the name of Clarke. 

" Pettengill and one of the Clarkes, after proceeding a few miles, 
were unable, through lameness, to go on, and the savages finally con- 
sented to their return, advising them to keep to the same trail they had 
followed up, pretending that there were hostile scouts on all others, 
Clarke, who was well acquainted with the Indian character, suspected 
treachery in this apparent solicitude for their safety, and as soon as 
he was out of sight, struck into the woods, and swimming the Andros- 
coggin, passed down the opposite side with safety. During his lonely 
tramp he heard the report of the gun which proved the death-note 
of his friend, who, taking the path designated, was followed back by 
the savages and shot dead. The mutilated body of poor Pettengill 
was subsequently found, and buried on the bank of the Wild River, 
just by the bridge." 

Beyond the bridge the railroad is almost closed in on either hand 
by rude cliffs towering many feet heavenwards. The Androscoggin 
River is still to be seen on our right, turning and twisting through the 
narrow strip of intervale between the railroad and base of the moun- 
tains. This land, although sul)ject to overflow by the spring fresh- 
ets, is all cultivated, and yields good crops. We now reach Gilead, 



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eighty miles from Portland, and with but a moment's halt dash on. 
A mile or more above this station the track crosses the boundary 
between Maine and New Hampshii-e. Here bidding farewell to the 
Pine Tree State, we soon find ourselves at Shelburne, eighty-six 
miles from Portland. And now the mountains grow higher and still 
more rugged, and a short ride brings us within view of the lofty sum- 
mits of Mounts Washington, Jeflerson, and Adams, that burst upon 
our sight from behind a wooded ridge of Mount Moriah. Tor the 
next few miles, till we arrive within a short distance of the depot at 
Gorham, these mighty peaks remain constantly in view. Just after 
leaving the Shelburne station, the cars pass near a high bluff, called 
Granny StarhircVs Ledge. An immense granite bowlder, many thou- 
sand tons in weight, a great portion of which has been blown to pieces 
and used in the construction of the railroad, formerly rested on a 
shelf of the ledge. Under this rock, it is said, an aged matron 
named Starbird, who supplied the place of physician to the section, 
long time ago found refuge during one of the wildest storms that ever 
smote the mountains. She was on her way on horseback alone, to 
visit a patient, where her presence was thought to be indispensable 
(so the story goes), when niglit and storm qvertook her ; bewildered 
by the pelting rain, she was glad to avail herself of such shelter as the 
rock could afford. House there was none for miles, and here she 
remained cowering all the long night Avith a fearful chorus confu^ng 
her ear, — the rushing of the great rain through the darkness, the 
voice of the countless streams that flooded every cliff and ravine, the 
wail of the great trees on the ridges as they writhed and strug- 
gled and swayed in the merciless grasp of the gale, and the oft re- 
peated howl of the shivering wolf driven from his lair by the incur- 
sions of the storm, commingled with the hoarse boom of the swollen 
river that made the very earth tremble. The laggard morning broke 
at last above the hills, but it brought no cheer to that "weary auld 
matron." Many a noble forest-giant lay shattered on the acclivities 
about her ; the torrents still poured their turbid floods, and, filling 
the whole valley like a sea, the river swept onward, grinding and 
crashing, noisy and tumultuous, with its debris of trees and timber, 
gravel and rocks ; nor was it till noon, when the clouds retired to the 
higher peaks, the sun shone out, and the streams began to fall as 
suddenly as they had risen, that she was able to resume her journey. 



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Skirting the base of Mount Moriah, with the silvery river on our 
right, a curve in the road suddenly brings us in sight of the station, 
and the train stops at Goiiham, 91 miles from Portland. At this 
place passengers en route for the White Mountains leave the train, 
and proceed by stage to the Glen House, eight miles distant, at the 
foot of Mount Washington, A fine new hotel, the Alpine House, 
was built last summer by the Railroad Company, directly opposite 
the depot. It occupies the same site as the old hotel of that name, 
which was destroyed by fire a few years ago. Tlie new house is a 
great improvement over the old one. It has been leased for a term 
of years by the Milliken Brothers of Portland, who also lease the 
Glen House. 

Leaving the depot, the road crosses Moose River, about a mile 
above, and soon after commences the long grade overcoming the sum- 
mit between the Androscoggin and Connecticut Rivers. In the region 
of Berlin Falls the river descends two hundred and thirty feet in a 
distance of two miles. At this j)oint the Androscoggin River could 
be easily turned into the Connecticut, the Upper Ammonoosuc, an im- 
portant tributary of that river, taking its rise within a short distance 
of the Androscoggin, and descending thence over one hundred and 
ninety feet into the Connecticut Valley at Groveton. Reaching the 
Berlix Falls station, 97 miles from Portland, the train stops again. 
This is a lumbering village of considerable importance, and the mills 
of the Berlin Mills Company of Portland are situated on the bank of 
the Androscoggin River, a mile or more from the depot. A branch 
track runs from the road near the station directly to their mills, ne- 
cessitated by the enormous quantity of lumber that they annually send 
over the road to their wharves in Portland. Sawed and planed lumber 
of every description is manufactured here, and in the busy season the 
mills are run night and day, two gangs of men being employed. This 
industry furnishes labor to a large number of men, and the Company 
have a store and boarding-house of their own near the mills. The 
village is a charming place to stop in summer, and one of the finest 
views of the White Mountains to be obtained in any direction may 
be had from the road near the Company's store. A short distance 
below the mills, are the picturesque rapids known as the Berlin Falls. 
Here the entire volume of the Androscoggin River pours through a 
rocky defile about fifty feet in width, — descending in the space of a 



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hundred yards nearly twice as many feet. In its passage from the 
lakes it receives the waters of the Diamond, Magalloway, and Clear 
Rivers, besides several streams of minor importance, so that at this 
point it is scarcely inferior in volume to the Connecticut at Groveton. 
Seething and plunging, and torturing into billows of snowy foam, it 
rushes down the narrow race, — 

" Rapid as the light, 
The flashing mass foams, shalcing the abyss," 

presenting a picture at once grand and romantic, and on which the 
3ye of an artist would love to linger. From the wooden foot-bridge 
thrown across the chasm one may obtain a fine view, not only of the 
falls, but up and down the river. Persons lingering in this vicinity 
kvill find the Mount Forist House, under the charge of Mr. M. C. 
Forist, an agreeable place to stop at. The trout-fishing about the 
i^illage is also very good. No more pleasant drive can be taken in 
New England than from the village of Berlin Falls to Gorham, a dis- 
tance of six miles, the road following the river the whole way. Again 
in motion, we find that a short distance above Berlin Falls station 
the road skirts Dead River Pond, then striking the valley of the Up- 
per Ammonoosuc, follows it down (frequently crossing that erratic 
stream) to the Connecticiit. The next stopping-place is Milan, one 
hundred and four miles from Portland. There is nothing of special 
attraction here, and we rattle on to West Milan, another unimpor- 
tant station, one hundred and nine miles from Portland, and Stark, 
one hundred and fifteen miles from Portland. A mile or so from here 
we pass by a tremendous circular precipice, called the Devil's Slide, 
whose perpendicular walls, shattered and torn apj)arently with some 
mighty convulsion, rise to the height of five or six hundred feet. 
The Indians, in their mythology, peopled all these mountain regions 
with invisible spirits who controlled the winds and storms, and in 
their quarrels hurled the gleaming thunder-bolts at each other, the 
elTects of which were seen in the splintered trees and shivered rocks ; 
and they have a tradition that in a remote age a huge mountain barred 
the valley where now the railroad passes, and that on a time when 
the heavens were convulsed, the earth reeling, and the atmosphere 
blazing with the terrible warfare of these invisible powers, one half 
of the mountain sank down into the bowels of the earth, leaving the 
precipitous sides of the other bare and shattered, as they have re- 



RANOELEY and RICHARDSON LAKES. 43 

mained to the present day. Just beyond this locality you open on a 
fine view, off to the right of those remarkable twin mountains, the 
Stratford Peaks, — generally considered to be the most symmetrical 
elevations of the whole mountain region. Standing aside from the 
dark mountain ridges which swing away northerly, their white cones 
clearly defined, the tourist cannot mistake them, from whatever point 
viewed ; they are the admiration of all who behold them. Having 
these peaks in sight almost constantly for six miles, we next find our- 
selves at Groveton, one hundred and twenty-two miles from Port- 
land. This is quite a pretty village, and opposite the railroad depot 
will be found the Melcher House, a good hotel, and a pleasant 
place to spend a few weeks. The scenery in the vicinity of the hotel 
is very fine, and teams may be hired at the hotel by those who wish 
to enjoy the beautiful drives. Half a mile above here is a station 
known as Groveton Junction, the terminus in this direction of the 
Boston, Concord, and Montreal Railroad, whose trains connect with 
those of the Grand Trunk. 

Leaving the junction we move onward again, the scenery still occu- 
pying our attention, and make short stops at two unimportant sta- 
tions, accommodating the farmers in the vicinity. The first of these, 
Stratford Hollow, is one hundred and twenty-seven miles from 
Portland, and the second, Beattie's, one hundred and thirty miles 
from Portland. Passing on from the last named, a short ride brings 
us to North Stratford, one hundred and thirty-four miles from 
Portland, lying on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River ; and 
here we leave the railroad and continue our journey by stage. There 
are two hotels near the depot where the tourist can procure a good 
supper, the Willard House, opposite the railroad, being the most 
popular. This house, under the management of Mr. E. H. Folsom, 
is well known to the traveling public ; it has an excellent livery- 
stable connected with it, where teams may be hired at reasonable 
prices. The stage leaves for Colebrook, thirteen miles distant, as 
soon as the mails and passengers are ready. This popular stage-line 
is owned by Mr. C. S. Bailey, who runs nice Concord coaches, and 
meets both up-trains in summer. The road follows the east side of 
the Connecticut River the entire distance, the stream favoring us with 
many charming views, as it is in sight the most of the way. As we 
ride up the valley our attention is claimed by a lofty jwak some dis- 



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tance ahead, which pops into view every now and then as the stage 
follows the twists and turns of the road. This is Mount Monadnock, 
situated on the Vermont side of the river, directly opposite Colebrook, 
whose summit commands views both up and down the valley of the 
Connecticut for many miles. Every visitor to Colebrook should be 
sure to make its ascent. Arriving at Colebrook, the stage leaves us 
at the Paesons House, and we receive a pleasant greeting from mine 
host Bailey, who will make every guest feel at home at once. There 
are many beautiful drives in the vicinity of Colebrook, and teams may 
be hired of Mr. Bailey. If you are in a hurry and wish to push on to 
the lakes, in the morning you take a seat in one of Mr, Bailey's fine 
Concord wagons and are driven to Errol Dam, where you connect with 
the steamer Diamond for the Middle Dam on the Eichardson 
Lakes. Your route lies through the celebrated Dixville Notch, 
the most romantic mountain-pass in New England. This is ten miles 
distant from the Parsons House, and there is a hotel here known as 
the Dix House, built two summers ago, where people who wish to 
take leisure to examine the many wonders of this pass may stop. 
Mr. George Parsons is the proprietor of the house, a gentleman who 
does his best to jjlease his guests. Dixville Notch is an immense 
chasm dividing the mountain-range down to its foundation, whose 
precipitous ridges rival in wildness and sublimity the AVhite Moun- 
tain Notch. The serrated cliflFs of mica-slate on either hand shoot 
upwards in clean and sharply defined pinnacles and lances, to the 
height of a thousand feet, reminding one of the turrets and minarets 
of Saracenic palaces. Here and there along its walls, on some knotty 
spur, or in some deep fissure, cluster a few spruces and white birches, 
forlorn hopes of vegetation, as it were, struggling against the sliding 
avalanche and almost invulnerable sterility ; and the bottom of the 
defile is encumbered with shattered rocks and the debris from the bris- 
tling/ crags above. The locality is indeed a second Arabia, Petrese, 
where solitude has an abiding-place. A never-ceasing gale howls its 
mournful anthems among its sharp ledges, and tortured fountains 
winding through secret glens send out a gurgle that seems ominous 
of evil. Occasionally some huge fragment of rock, loosened from the 
mountain by the frost or storm, comes tearing down to the bottom of 
the abyss, awakening solemn echoes that sound like the Avail of some 
lost spirit. Passing through the Notch from Colebrook, the celebrated 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 45 

profile of the "Old Man" is on the right and Pulpit Rock on the 
left. From the Notch the road lies over the Clear Stream meadows, 
and is level and free from stones the rest of the distance, eleven miles, 
to the dam. From the dam the routes are sufficiently described in 
other parts of the book. 

Mr. Flint's camp, sj)oken of on page 77, is a mile from the main 
stream, and stands on the left-hand side of the road, on the bank of a 
small piece of water known as Flint's Pond, which is well stocked 
with trout. It is a comfortable log-camp 23 x 30, having good beds, 
and the table is always well provided. Parties visiting this locality 
will find in Mr. T. S. Flint, the proprietor, a gentleman who will 
furnish them with excellent sport, and who will see that their wants 
are well attended to. The carry road runs from Flint's Landing, on 
the main river, a short distance above the forks, to Lake Parmachenee, 
which is three miles distant from the camp. The road terminates at 
the foot of the lake near the outlet. Parties on arriving at Flint's 
Landing should fire two shots, and Mr. Flint will answer from the 
camp with one shot. Then if the team is needed the new-comers 
should fire another shot and the team will be sent down. 

It is unnecessary for parties visiting Parmachenee Lake to carry 
stores, as they can buy everything they desire of Mr. Flint at fair 
prices. 

Lincoln Pond, two miles long and one mile wide, is a fine sheet 
of water distant four miles from Flint's Camp. It is a very attract- 
ive place for game, and deer, moose, and caribou, were killed on its 
shores last summer and fall. It is well stocked with small trout, 
weighing from a few ounces to a pound each. To reach it, go down 
the river about a third of a mile below the "great rips," and land on 
the left-hand side near a small brook. A spotted trail will be found 
running from the river directly to the pond. The past winter Mr. 
Flint has cut a path from his camp to Lincoln Pond, and has put 
boats on the pond this spring. He has also built a small camp there, 
in which he will keep cooking-utensils, blankets, etc., for the accom- 
modation of parties that are stopping at his camp who wish to visit 
the pond. 

Mr. Flint keeps a horse at his camp in summer to haul boats and 
baggage across the carry, for which he charges five dollars per load. 
Baggage is transported bcitween the landing and his camp for noth- 



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ing. The price of board at his camp is $2.00 per day. The dam at 
the foot of Lake Parmachenee was partially destroyed by a freshet last 
spring. Among the ponds alluded to on page 79 as being in the 
vicinity of Little Boy's Falls, we would speak particularly of Duck 
Pond and Ptump Pond. The latter is five miles above the falls, while 
Duck Pond is still nearer. Small trout are very plenty in all the 
ponds in this section. A spotted trail over an old "tote road" runs 
from near Little Boy's Falls across the forest to the Second Connecti- 
cut Lake, a distance of twelve miles, the road being plain enough for 
any person to follow. A small camp has been built on this carry 
about half-way across, and may be used by parties wishing to stop on 
the road over night. It is simply a shelter, and those availing them- 
selves of its protection will have to find their own grub and do their 
own cooking. To the guides mentioned on page 79 Ave wish to add 
the name of John Danforth, post-office address Wilson's Mills, N. H, 
What John does not know about the Parmachenee Lake region is not 
worth learning. 

A NEW PtOUTE TO PARMACHENEE LAKE 

has been laid out the present season, and will be found to possess 
as great attractions as any of the others. It is via Bryant's Pond and 
Andover. After reaching the Arm of the Lake, take the steamer 
Henry B. Simmons, which will carry you to the head of Lake Mole- 
chunkamunk, landing you near Beaver Brook. From this point you 
have a carry of four miles to the h(>ad of Escohos Falls, the trail run- 
ning up the valley between those two grand old mountains, Aziscohos 
and Observatory, the two prominent landmarks of the lake region. 
The distance from Andover to the head of the falls is easily made in 
a day, where one is pressed for time. A camp for the accommodation 
of the public will be erected early this spring at the head of Escohos 
Falls, and run under the charge of Mr. Fred Flint. This will enable 
parties who wish to stop over night at the Falls to secure comfortable 
quarters. Mr. Flint also proposes to keep boats at the head of the 
Falls to let, and to run a team on the carry. As there is splendid fish- 
ing near the head of the Falls during the greater part of the season, a 
public cami) has long been needed at this i>lace, and it will no doubt 
be well patronized. 




'■pins first-class Hotel has been thoroughly renovated and newly furnished throu^h- 
1 out. Situated in the charming village of Lancaster, N. II., it possesses advan- 
tages as a summer resort surpassed by no hotel in the White Mountain region. 
Deserving particular mention is its nearness, with convenience of access, to the noted 
sunnner drives through the Franconia and White Mountain region and Dixville 
Notch, together with every facility at the Lancaster House by horse and carriage, or 
to leading points by rail on the main line, branches and connections of the l?oston, 
Concord, & Montreal II. R. Thus within one day boarders at Lancaster can make 
the trip to and from Dalton, Whitefield, Littleton, Bethlehem Hill, the Profile, 
Flume, Twin Mountain, Fabyan and Crawford Houses, Mt. Washington Summit, 
the Glen and Gorham by Jefferson Hill or Grand Trunk ; visiting Dixville Notch 
easily within two days. A fine drive to Lunenburg Heights gives an extensive view 
of the NVhite and Franconia Mountains. From the top of Mount Prospect, but a 
short distance, noble views of lofty peaks are jiresented ; from the village, a rich 
meadow prospect, and views of the great Pilot Mountains fiimous for their superb 
colors at sunset. Invalids find sure relief and strength in pure and stimulating air 
of this charming valley. At the liancaster House are fine suites of rtKims for fami- 
lies ; good accommodations for tran.sientand permanent boarders at reasonable priccfi. 
A first-class livery -stable in connection with the house ; fri>e carriage to and from the 
depot. Stages leave this house twice a day for Waumbek House and Jefferson Hill. 



THE PEIVllGEWASSET HOUSE 

Plymouth, N. H. 








^J^^i^^:^^, 




This elegant, spacious, and well-appointed hotel, situated at Plymouth, N. II., 
upon the line of the Boston, Concord, & Montreal Railroad, and at the gateway to 
the whole mountain region, has heen put in the most thorough order for the season 
of 1877. With every point of interest in the Mountain and Lake regions easily 
accessible, and surrounded by romantic and beautiful scenery, it offers peculiar 
attractions to both tourists and summer boarders. The hotel, which occupies a 
pleasant and healthful location near the Pemigewasset River, contains One Hun- 
dred'and Fifty spacious, light, and well-ventilated rooms, en suite or single, with 
bath-rooms, hot and cold water, and every modern comfort. Mount Prospect, 
which commands a magnificent view, is only four miles distant, and a good car- 
riage road leads to the summit. The romantic Livermore Falls are in the neigh- 
borhood, and Lake Winnopesaukee, Squam Lake, Moosilauk, and many other 
points of interest may be visited in excursions of a single day. 

An excellent Quadrille Band has been engaged for the season. A Livery Stable is 
connected with the house, and good teams will be in readiness at all times. Cars 
leave morning and noon for Profile, Twin Mountain, Fabvan House, Summit of 
Mount Washington and Crawford House, via Littleton, Bethlehem, and Lancaster, 
md stages via Pemigewasset Valley and Franconia Notch, for the various points of 
Interest in the mountaia region. 

C. M. MORSE, Manager. 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 47 

Apropos of brook trout-fishing spoken of on page 103, the fol- 
lowing lines from Scott's "Fishing in American Waters" are worth 
reading. 

"Questions in relation to tishing uj} or doivn a stream should be 
decided by the condition of the stream and its borders. While cast- 
ing from the shore it makes very little diiference which way the stream 
is fished ; but in wading it is best to fish up stream, because it does 
not roil the water, and there is not so great liability to alarm the fish. 
In making a cast it is always best to draw the flies across the current, 
for then the drop-flies will play clear of the casting-line. This is the 
opinion of most good fly-fishers. First, cast up stream along the 
shore, and if the stream be not too wide, cast to the farther shore, 
drawing your flies across the stream, but not too fast, lest the trout 
become suspicious. In striking, you cannot be too quick when fish- 
ing up a stream. Cast first near the shore ; then a yard or two far- 
ther off" ; next, across the stream. If you get not a rise, take a step 
or two up the stream and repeat. Continue doing so until a doubt 
arises as to whether the trout admire your cast ; then replace one fly 
by another of diff"erent color from any on your cast. If that does 
not take, after presenting it several times, take it off and try another 
extreme in color. Keep changing until you hit the fancy of the 
trout. When you have found the fly that the trout admire, change 
your other flies (if you fish with three) to those of colors in slight 
relief to the taking one ; that is, put on one a trifle darker and the 
other a little lighter in shade. Anglers are not so high a remove 
above the rest of mankind as not to be susceptible to a slight influ- 
ence from the baser sentiments of humanity ; but I have actually 
seen a man so self-willed as to fish all day without a rise, ' because,' 
as he said, 'he was determined to bring the trout to his terms.' 

"All kinds of angling call for the exercise of patience; but fly- 
fishing requires the gift of genius. Do not fish with too long a cast. 
In fishing a creek up stream, thirty to forty-five feet are quite suffi- 
cient. In striking let it be with sufficient force to fasten the hook in 
his jaw ; but play your fish most gingerly, and even tenderly, but not 
so as to give him slack line, or he will disgorge the hook. One of the 
principal causes of losing large fish is the being in too great a hurry 
to land them. If the hook is well fastened, the more delicately your 
fish is j)layed the better ; for snubbing a fish hard at all points wears 



48 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

an orifice in its jaw from which the hook falls by the mere turning of 
the fish. It is true that the trout has a goo<l inouth to hold a hook ; 
but the hook must first be well fastened to hold, and then the orifice 
made in hooking should not be worn larger in playing, if possible to 
avoid it." 



Jflus for giffcnnt Si^asnits, 




S many amateur fishermen may not know the proper kind 
of flies to select for the Ilichardson and Rangeley Lakes, 
we give the names of a few that we can recommend from 
practical experience. 

For May and June, use small flies, with brown, or- 
ange, or gray wings, red body. "Professor," " Gray Drake,'' *'Cow 
Dung," "Bee," "Scarlet Ibis," "Orange Dun," and "Coachman" 
are good. 

For July the same flies will answer, with the addition of " Wren- 
Tail," "Gauze Wing," and "Red Ant." 

For August some of the above are good, with the addition of " Mon- 
treal," small sizes, "Dark Mallard," small, "August Dun," "Or- 
ange," and "Cinnamon." 

For September, "Montreal," large, "Katoodle Bug," " Blue Bot- 
tle," "Whirling Dun," "Yellow Drake" and "Richardson." 



RANGELEY AND RICIIAIWSON LAKES. 49 



)toosc0pic 0uixrs. 




"s OWING that most people who spend a summer or take 
a tour through a strange country like to retain some 
recollection of it, we have at great expense made Stereo- 
scopic Views all through the entire lake r(!gion. The 
negatives are made by one of the best artists in Boston, 
and great care is taken in printing the views. These pictures are vaU 
uable souvenirs for tourists and sportsmen to take home with them, 
as by their aid they can go over the trip at home, and with the views 
show their friends over the whole route they have traveled, giving 
them a much better idea of the country than they would obtain from 
any verbal description. 

Our list of views now embraces scenes on the Farmington Route, 
comprising views in and around Farmington, views on the stage-road 
between Farmington and Phillips, scenes in and around Pliillips, 
views on the stage-road between Phillips and Greenvale, scenes in and 
around Greenvale, llangeley Lake, Rangeley Village (City), Lake 
Kennebago, Rangeley Outlet, Indian Rock, Mooselucmaguntic Lake, 
and Bema Stream. 

On the Bryant's Pond and Andover Route we have views at 
Bryant's Pond, of the Androscoggin River at Rumford, scenes in and 
around Andover, views on the stage-road between Andover and the 
" Arm of the Lake," scenes on the two Richardson Lakes, and at the 
Middle and Upper Dams. 

On the Bethel and Upton Route we have scenes in and around 
Bethel, on the stage-road between Bethel and Upton, views in and 
around Upton, on Lake Umbagog, at Errol, on the Magalloway River, 
tlie entire distance between the Androscoggin and Parmachenee Lake, 
and on Parmachenee Lake. 

On the North Stratford and Colebrook Route we have views 
at North Stratford, views on the stage-road between North Stratford 
and Colebrook, scenes in and around Colebrook, views on the stage- 
road from Colebrook to Errol Dam, the road passing through the cele- 
brated Dixville Notch, and views of Clear Stream Meadows. 



50 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

On the Connecticut Lake Route we have views on the 
road between Colebrook and the first Connecticut Lake, views at Con- 
necticut Lake, on the road between first and second Connecticut 
Lakes, at the second Connecticut Lake, and on the trail from the sec- 
ond Connecticut Lake to Parmachenee and Flint's Camp. 

W<e have also some fine views made at Behlin Falls, embracing 
scenes at the falls, in and around the village, the Androscoggin Paver, 
and views of the White Mountains and other peaks. 

We have a descriptive list of our views which will be mailed free 
to any address on application. Views are sent by mail, postage pre- 
paid, to all parts of the country on receipt of price. A full line of 
these views will be kept on sale on the steamer H. B. Simmons, run- 
ning on the Richardson Lakes the present summer. Our list of views 
is constantly increasing, and a new catalogue is issued each fall. 

CHARLES A. J. FARRAR, 

Publisher, Jamaica Plain, Mass. 




RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 51 



(Sunning in tlje ^nht ^legion. 

]S we have had numerous letters the past winter inquiring 
more particularly about the shooting at the lakes, we 
take this opportunity of giving our incpiiring friends all 
the information we have on the subject. 

In regard to game, the region is well stocked with deer, 
caribou, and bears, with an occasional wolf. Moose are found, but 
they are scarce. Lucivees, foxes, mink, otters, fishers, muskrats, 
are plenty. Beaver are found in certain localities, but, like the moose, 
they are not plentiful. 

For birds there are wild geese, ducks of several varieties, black 
and sheldrake being the most plenty, woodcock, partridge, pigeons, 
eagles, hawks, bitterns, owls, loons, etc., etc. 

Birds are not large enough to shoot before the first of September, 
and the game laws prohibit their being shot before tliat time. 

The larger game may be found during the entire season, and is 
generally shot wherever found, we are sorry to say, without regard to 
game laws. 

The Game Laws of both Maine and New Hampshire are given in 
the book, and sportsmen who are anxious to do their shooting strictly 
in accordance with law, by referring to the chapters on Game Laws 
can find the lawful time for hunting. These Game Laws have been 
revised, giving all new acts and amendments, also all laws repealed 
and expiring by limitation, from our last issue up to the time of going 
to press tliis season. 

The best season for gunning is during the months of September and 
October. 

Heretofore there has been lack of facilities for transportation after 
the first (if October, as the fishing-season closes at that time. But as 
October is the best month for sportsmen, and one of the best for tour- 
ists to visit the lake region, arrangements will be made to run the 
steamers on the different lakes through the month of October. All 
excursion tickets are good until November 1st. 



52 



FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 



^pmal llnttas. 




EKSOiSrS wishing to correspond with Mr. Farrar in regard 
to additions or alterations in the Guide, should address 
him from May 15 to November 1 at Andover, Me,, and 
from November 1 to May 15 at Jamaica Plain, Mass. 
All orders for books and maps should be sent either to 
Lee & Shepard, Boston, or Charles T. Dillingham, New York. 

Fifty cents only is saved on a ticket each way between Boston and 
Portland by boat, instead of one dollar, as stated on page 17. 

Mil. Charles DouCxLASs, assistant at the Upper Dam Camp last 
year, will attend to the cooking this year, having entire charge of the 
table and rooms. 

Parties who wish the best sporting paper in the country should 
subscribe at once to Forest and Stream, which has just been en- 
larged to 24 pages. See advertisement elsewhere. 

Mr. John Melcher, of the Melcher House, Groveton, N. H., is 
always prepared to furnish nice teams to take parties to Colebrook, 
Dixville Notch, and Errol Dam. Those who visit Groveton this sum- 
mer should bear this fact in mind. 

We would call attention to the advertisement of Messrs, John P. 
Lovcll & Sons, who offer for sale a very large line of sportsmen's 
goods, including everything needed by the amateur or professional 
gunner and fisherman. Parties who wish to "stock up " before visit- 
ing the lake region should give them a call. 

On page 13 mention is made of Mr. E. Hinkley furnishing guides 
to Lake Kennebago, Those wishing guides to visit Kennebago Lake, 
or any other places in that section this year, should apply to Mr, H. 
T, Kimball, at the Greenvale House or Mountain View House, or to 
John Herrick, Oquossoc House, Rangeley City, 

On page 82 mention is made of a proposed telegraph. The line was 
finished and commenced business last summer, and tlie tourist or 
sportsman who visits Andover the present season will have the advan- 
tage of telegraphic communication with all parts of the country. The 
office is in the post-office, but a few doors from the Andover House. 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 



53 



We would call the attention of fly-fishers to the celebrated Split 
Bamboo Rods manufactured by Mr. H. L. Leonard, of Bangor, Me., 
whose name has become synonymous with good fishing-tackle. Mr. 



Leonard warrants every rod he sells, which in 
guaranty of the perfection of his work. Read 
elsewhere in the Guide. 

The Patent Portable Folding Boat, of which we 
give an engraving on this page, is the invention 
of Mr. Frederick D, Graves, of South Boston, Mass., 
who has built some of the finest sporting boats we 
have ever seen ; he is a practical boat-builder, as 
this last new boat will ami)ly demonstrate. 

For use in the woods this new folding boat can- 
not be beat, and we have never seen or read of 
any portable boat that would begin to come up to 
it for practical use. 

Our readers will notice that the boat is not 
"scow" or " punt " shaped, as the most of port- 
able boats are, but that it has as good a shape, 
and is as stylish a model, as any wooden boat. 

In constructing these boats Mr. Graves uses 
the same shaped ribs, frame, timbers, etc., as in 
his wooden boats. The frame is then covered 
with thick basket-stuff, put on solid, but in such 
a way that the boat di\T[des up into sections for 
compact packing. After the boat is put together, 
it is wholly enwrapped in a canvas cover, which 
fits the frame as snugly as bark does a tree, giv- 
ing a ])erfect and symetrical .shaped boat, that for 
use on water is just as good as a wooden boat in 
every particular. 

These boats will be made of any size required, 
and will cost from $'75 to $ 100 each, and they 
are witliout doubt the cheapest and best portable 
boats ever built. 

Parties wishing further information should ad- 
dress Mr. Graves at 13 Dexter Street, South Bos- 
ton, Mass. 



itself is sufficient 
his advertisement 



54 FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

Persons visiting the Richardson and Rangeley Lakes this season 
can obtain from Mr. Farrar circulars and full particulars in regard to 
the boats manufactured by Mr. Graves, and can also see one of his 
wooden boats by visiting the steamer H. B. Simmons, plying on the 
Richardson Lakes. 

Parties interested in sporting boats, who visit the lake region this 
summer, are cordially invited to inspect the boat built by Mr. Graves 
that accompanies the steamer. 

Parties who camp out, before starting for the lakes should provide 
themselves with some of Messrs. Benjamin F. James & Co.'s fine 
crackers or pilot bread. These goods may be obtained fresh from 
their bakery in Boston, and will be found very toothsome delicacies. 
As pilot bread is one of the great staples in camp, one wants the best 
they can get, and if you buy that manufactured by James & Co. 
you are sure to get the right article. 

The past winter, by action of Congress, a United States post-office 
has been established at Indian Rock. The mail will be carried by 
way of Farmington, Phillips, and Greenvale, daily, from June 1 to 
October 1. C. T. Richardson has been appointed postmaster. This 
post-office will be a great convenience for sportsmen the present season, 
and will be appreciated by all who stop in the vicinity of Indian Rock. 

Mention is made on page 27 of procuring supper at the hotel at Rum- 
ford for seventy-five cents. As this is the only hotel mentioned in the 
Guide that charges over fifty cents for supper, we advise tourists and 
sportsmen to wait until they arrive in Andover before getting supper, 
as all they will have to pay at the Andover House is fifty cents. As 
the stage will reach Andover earlier this year than last, it will be bet- 
ter to obtain supper there. The fact having come to our knowledge 
that the landlord of the Rurftford Hotel only charges the local travel 
fifty cents for supper, but tucks the extra quarter upon the strangers 
who compose the summer travel, is our reason for devoting so much 
space to so small a matter. 

In addition to the hotels and camps mentioned on pages 120 
and 121, we add Flint's Camp, near Magalloway Forks, Me., T. S. 
Flint, proprietor. Tcnns, .$2.00 per day ; accommodates thirty guests. 

Bethel House, Bethel, Maine, J. F. Barden, Proprietor. Terms, 
$2.00 to $2. .50 per day, $7.00 to $14.00 per week, according to 
rooms. Accommodates 100 guests. 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 65 

Lancaster House, Lancaster, N. H., B. H. Corning, Proprietor. 
Accommodates 100 guests. 

United States Hotel, Portland, Maine, Wolcott & Co., Proprietors. 
Terms, % 2. 00 per day. Accommodates 200 guests. 

Oquossoc House, Rangeley, Maine, John Herrick, Manager. Ac- 
commodates 30 guests. 



AN ACT TO PREVENT THE TAKING OF TROUT FROM THE RANGELEY 
STREAM, IN THE TOWN OF RANGELEY. 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Legislature assembled, 
as follows : 

Section 1. No person shall take, kill, or destroy any trout in the Rangeley stream, 
in the town of Rangeley, between the mouth of the Kennebago stream and the dam 
at or near the outlet of said Rangeley lake, from the first day of July till the first 
day of March, for five years. 

Sec. 2. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this act shall forfeit and 
pay the sum of five dollars for the attempt, and one dollar for each and every trout 
taken, to be recovered by complaint before any trial justice, one half to the com- 
plainant, and the other half to the town of Rangeley. 

Sbc. 3. This act shall take effect when approved. 

(Approved Feb. 8, 1876.) 



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UMCBJGOG, and 
(PA(kMACHEJ^EE LAKES, 
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Andover House, Andover, Me., following page 26. 

Silver Ripple Cascade, Black Brook, Andover, Me., following page 30. 

Mt. Sawyer and Sluice Dam, Black Brook Notch, Andover, Me,, 
following page 36. 

The Upper Dam, following page 40. 

Camp Bellevue (Betton's), following page 44. 

Railroad Bridge, Farmington, Me., following page 46. 

Forest House, Farmington, Me., following page 46. 

Barden House, Phillips, Me., following page 50. 

JNIountain View House, Rangeley Outlet, following page 52. 

Rangeley Lake and Ram Island, following page 54. 

Indian Rock and Rangeley Stream, following page 56. 

Interior of Camp Kennebago, following page 58. 

Allerton Lodge, Bugle Cove, Lake Mooselucmaguntic, following page 
60. 

Lake Mooselucmaguntic and Bemis Mountain Range, following page 64. 

Sylvan Cascade, Cataract Brook, Andover, Me., following page 68. 

Village of Andover, Me., with " Old Bald Pate" Mountain, following 
page 82. 

Devil's Den, Lake Road, Andover, Me., following page 86. 

Upper Fall, Cataract Brook, Andover, Me., following page 88. 

The Flume, Cataract Brook, Andover, Me., following page 92. 

Lake Molechunkamunk, southeast view from Camp Bellevue, follow- 
ing page 116. 



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56 Killsi^ Street^ 
BOSTON. 



UNITED STATES HOTEL, 

Portland^ Me. 




T. WALCOTT & CO., Proprietors. 

This house, under the present management, i« in every 
department first-class, and contains every modern improve- 
ment. It is 

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SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION 



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CHAPTER I— Routes from New York to Boston. .... 9 

CHAPTER II— The Rangeley Lakes. 12 

CHAPTER III— Routes from Boston to the Lake Region. The Lower Route. 10 
CHAPTER IV— From Lake Uinbagog to the Middle Dam, . . .21 

CHAPTER Y— The Middle Route. From Boston to Andorer, Me. . 25 

CHAPTER YI— From Andovcr to the Arm of the Lalce. . . .30 

CHAPTER YII— From the Arm of the Lake to the L'pper Dam. . CO 

CHAPTER YIII— The Upper Dam and Richardson Pond. . . . S9 

CHAPTER IX— The Upper Route. From Boston to Phillips, Me. . 46 

CHAPTER X— From Phillips to Rangeley Outlet. . . . .51 

CHAPTER XI— Rangeley Outlet to Indian Rock, and Bugle Cove. . 55 

CHAPTER XII— From Bugle Cove to Bemis Stream. . . .59 

CHAPTER XIII— From Bemis Stream to the Upper Dam, , . CI 

CHAPTER XIV— Rout© Via North Stratford, Colebrook, Dixville Notch 

and ErroL ......... CH 

CHAPTER XV— Umbagog and Richardson Lakes, Via Boston, Concord 

and Montreal Railroad. ...... Cj 

CHAPTER XVI— From the White Mountains to the Rangeley Lake Region, 

Via Di.wille Notch and Errol, . . . . . .07 

CHAPTEH XVII— Parmacheneo Lake and MagallowayRirer. The Routes, 

Expense, Scenery, Fishing, Hunting, Ac. .... T'2 

CHAPTER XVIII— Andover, Maine, as a Summer Resort. . . , fil 

CHAPTER XIX— Plea.'^ant Drives to Roxbury Pond, Black Brook Notch, 

White Cap Jlountain, and Farmer's Hill. .... 85 

CH.iPTER XX— Waterfalls and Cascades. The Cataracts, Upper and 

Lower Falls, and Flume. ....... ^3 

CHAPTER XXI— Bald Pate Mountain. The Ascent and View from its 

Summit. 92 

CHAPTER XXII— Excursions to Dunn's Notch, and First B Hill, Upton. . 90 
CHAPTER XXIII— Excursions to Lake Umbagog, Magalloway Rirer and 

Dixville Notch. 99 

CHAPTER XXIV— Trout Fishing 103 

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CONTENTS. 



PAGE 
CHAPTER XXV— Game and Game-Fish Laws of Maiuo. . . lOG 

CHAPTER XXVI— Game and Game-Fish Laws of New Ilampsbiro. . 110 

CHAPTER XXVII— Supplementary Notes . . ^. . . 113 

CHAPTER XXVIII— List of Hotels, and price of board. . . . 120 

CHAPTER XXIX— Table of Fares and Round Trip Excursion Tickot-:. 122 




ANDOVER, MAINE. 



ALBERT W. THOMAS, Proprietor. 



Only 12 miles from the Richardson Lakes , and the most 
Direct Route to the 

MIDDLE AKD UPPER DIMS, 

THE TWO BEST PLACES FOR 



In the Entire Lake Region. 



This popular Hotel is now open for tho summer travel, and is capable of giv- 
ing good accommodations to fifty guests. It is most desirably situated in the 
charming Tillage of Audover, 21 miles from Bryants Pond, a station on the 
Grand Trunk Road, with which it is connected by a first-class line of stages. 

ONLY 12 HOURS FROM BOSTON. 

Th« house commands a very fin« view of the mountains by which it is entire- 
ly surrounded. There are many beautiful walks and drives in the vicinity, and 
very pleasant excursions may be made by means of private teams to various 
places, within a radius of five to twenty miles. 

The hotel is locat'id in iho centre of the village, and near post-oflSce, and tele- 
graph-office, churches, stores, etc. 

The trout brooks about Andover, are all within easy walking or riding distance 
of the Hotel, and furnish excellent sport. 



Terms $2.00 per day. 
$7 to 10 by the week. 



Parties going to tho Richardson or Rangeley Lakes will bo furnished with 
teams, guides and boats, by Mr. Thomas, at reasonable prices. 

Any further information in regard to Audover or the Lakes will be cheer- 
fully furnished, by Mr. Thomas. 



PARiSOIIS HOUSE. 

COLEBKOOK, N. H, 



TERMS: $2.00 to $2.50 per Day, transient, and from $7.00 to 
$10.00 per Week, according to Rooms. 



A Firsi>class Livery, Billiard Hall, and 
Telegraph Office connected with the House. 



Stages leave daily for North Stratford, connecting with trains 
on Grand Trunk Railroad, also four times a week for Errol Dam, 
connecting with Steamer Diamond on Lake Umbagog, for Middle 
Dam and Magalloway River. 



This House is large and commodious, and has been improved in many re 
spects the past season. It is pleasantly situated, surrounded by mountain and 
lake scenery, intersected with the most beautiful driyes in New England. 

This Ilotel is situated on the direct road to 

IDIXZ-VILLE! IsTOTCHI, 

the most grand and romantic mountain pass in New England. This pass 
is more Alpine in character than any in the White Mountain Region. 

Among the places of interest in the vicinity of Colebrook, are Beaver Brook 
Cascade, two miles from the Hotel, Monadnock Mountain, half a mile from the 
Hotel, Dixville Notch, Miles Cascade, Table Rock, Demon Pond, the Flumo, and 
llie Old Man of the Mountain, ten miles from the Hotel. 



CHAPTER I. 



""^mU^ it{m %m %i^t{\ U "^nim. 



I. New York to Boston, via Stonington and Providence ; on 
Long Island Sound by steamboat to Stonington ; thence to Provi- 
dence and Boston by rail, arriving at Boston at six o'clock, A. M. 
Fare $4.00. 

The fine steamers Stonington, Narragansett and Rhode Is- 
land leave pier 33 North River in New York, at five o'clock in the 
afternoon, arriving at Stonington about two o'clock in the morn- 
ing. A Reclining Chair Car accompanies the train from Stoning- 
ton to Boston, in which the traveler can take an excellent nap. 
These boats are strong and safe, and are furnished with every 
comfort and convenience for the traveling public. By this route 
you avoid the rough passage around Point Judith. 

Leaving the pier at the hour spoken of, the passage is made 
through the East River into Long Island Sound before sunset. 
On one side you pass the water front of Brooklyn, a conspicuous 
feature of the landscape, being the tall granite column which 
is to hold one end of the new suspension-bridge, "Williamsburg, 
Green Point, Astoria, and Halleck's Point, now somewhat famous 
for the excavations that are being made from it, under the rocks 
that obstruct the Ilell-gate passage, and on the other tlie crowded 
piers and streets of New York, the Battery and Castle Garden, 
the pretty islands, Blackwell's, Randall's, Ward's, and others, — 
covered with fine buildings and beautiful gardens, the whole form- 
ing a delightful panorama, pleasing to the eye of the traveler to 
dwell upon. 

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10 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

II. New York and Boston, via Newport and Fall Tdver, on 
Long Island Sound by steamboat, from Newport or Fall Biver by- 
rail, arriving at Boston at 6.50 A. M. 

The splendid steamers Bristol and Providence leave pier 28 
North River, daily at five P. M., arriving at Fall River about four 
o'clock A. M. A fine band of music accompanies each of these 
steamers during the summer season. The route is over the entire 
length of Long Island Sound and a part of Naragansett Bay. The 
distance by boat is more, and that by rail less, than by either of 
the other routes, though the time and fare are the same as by the 
Stonington Line. 

III. New York to Boston, via New London and Norwich, on 
Long Island Sound to New London ; thence by rail over the Bos- 
ton, Hartford and Erie Railroad, arriving at Boston at six o'clock 
A. M. Fare $3.00. 

The first-class steamers City of Boston and City of New York, 
leave pier 39 North River, at five P. M., arriving at New London 
at one A. M. Here you take the train which starts for Boston at 
two o'clock. 

IV. New York to Boston, by railroad via New Haven, New 
London, and Providence. This is known as the Shore Line. The 
route lies along the shore of Long Island to New London, and 
thence to Boston over the Stonington, and Boston and Providence 
Railroads. The fare is $6.00. 

The cars leave New York from the Grand Central Depot, at 1 
P. M., and 10 P. M., arriving in Boston at 9 P. M. and 7 A. M. 
The time to Boston is seven hours by the day train, and eight hours 
by the night train. Wagner's elegant sleeping cars accompany the 
night train. On Sunday evening the train leaves at 10 o'clock. 

V. New York to Boston, by railroad, via New Haven, Hart- 
ford, Springfield, and Worcester. 

The New York and Boston Express Line, formed by the New 
York and New Haven, New Haven, Hartford, and Springfield, 
and Boston and Albany Railroads. The train leaves at 8 and 
10 A. M., and 3, and 9 P. M., from the same depot in New York 
as the Shore Line, running as far as New Haven, then following 
up the the Connecticut River to Springfield, where it connects with 



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to an Imperial Dictionary, carefully composed, read, 
and stereotyped either in copper or type-metal. 

Cuts, Borders, Designs, Bill-Heads, &c., electrotypcd, 
and correctly mounted for the printer's use. 

The patronage of Book- Publishers, Authors, Printers, 
and the Public generally, is solicited. 

Orders addressed to 

GEORGE DEAKE, Agent. 



isr o T I a EI 

The undersigned hereby gives public notice that he will drive a 
Stage in connection with the 

QRAND TRUNK RAILROAD 

the present season, from 

Bethel Depot, Me., 

to 11. E,. Godwin's Hotel, on 



known as the Lake House, where the best of accommodations will 
be offered the traveling public. The above Stage will connect 
with the 

HEW STEAMER DIAMOKD 

on said lake, affording conveyance to parties to 

ALL POINTS ON THE LAKE 

AND SURROUNDING COUNTRY. 



WILL LEAVE BETHEL, EVERY 



Monday, Wednesday, Tliufsdaf and Friday 

on arrival of the trains from Boston, and Return every 

Wednesday, Thufsday, Friday and Saturday 



on arrival of the trains from Boston, and Return every 

in season to connect with outward bound trains for Boston. 

J8@°- ACCOMMODATIONS FOR FISHINa PARTIES made a 
Specialty. Extra Teams always ready to be furnished to those 
who wish from the Bethel House Stable. 

O. 0. LITTLEHALE. 

Bethel, May Ist, 1876. 



RAXGELEY AND RICnARDSON LAKES. 



11 



Boston by the Boston and Albany Railroad. Trains arrive in Bos- 
ton at 4.50, 5.40, and 11 P. M., and at 6.15 A. M. Comfortable 
sleeping cars are connected with the night trains. The fare is 
$6.00. Sunday trains leaves New York at 7 P. M., arriving in 
Boston at 4 A. M. 

VI. New York to Boston, via New Haven and Mxudletown, 
also, via Hartford and Wiiliamantic. This line is known as the 
New York and New England Railroad line, and is formed by the 
New York and New Haven, and New England Railroads. Cars 
leave the Grand Central Railroad Depot, 42d Street, New York, at 
10 A. M., arriving in Boston at 6.45 P. M. by either route. 
Fare $6.00. 




CHAPTER II. 



^Iiu Kait^djjg %n\<t%, 




H E chain of lakes known as the Pvange- 
LEY Lakes, lie near the western bound- 
ary of Maine, in Franklin and Oxford counties. The lower lake 
of the chain, Umbagog, is more than half in Coos county, New 
Hampshire. The lakes are known severally, as Rangeley, or 
Oquossoc, Cupsuptic, Mooselucmaguntic, or the Great Lake, 
MoLECHUNKAMUNK, or the Upper Richardson Lake, Weloken- 
NEBAcooK, or the Lower Richardson Lake, and Umbagog. 
These six lakes are all connected by narrows or streams, forming 
one continuous water communication for about fifty miles. 

The country about the northern shore of Rangeley and the 
southern shore of Umbagog, is partially cleared up, and some very 
good farms have been started ; all the rest of the country in tho 
lake region is an unbroken wilderness known only by the hunter 
or logger. Game and fish in abundance are found through all tlie 
district, and the number of adventurers who penetrate these rug- 
ged wilds in summer is every year on the increase. The moun- 

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RAXGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 13 

tains are well-covered with a growth of trees — bircli, beech, 
maple, ash, hemlock, spruce, fir, cedar and pine, in the higher 
lands ; and along the courses of the streams, alriaost impenetrable 
thickets of spruce, hemlock and cedar. The first aflfords the most 
A-aluable timber, which is run down the various streams in the 
time of the spring freshets, and thence across the lakes. 

The other two lakes mentioned in this Guide while not belong- 
ing to the Rangeley chain, are still connected with them. Ken- 
XKBAGO, the smallest of the two, lies about fourteen miles north 
of CupsrPTic, and is connected with that lake by the Kenne- 
BAGO River, which serves as an outlet for its waters. It is one 
of the prettiest lakes in Maine, a perfect little gem, and its waters 
are well stocked with the speckled trout for which the region is 
famous. Parties wishing to visit Kennebago, can always procure 
guides of Mr. E. Hinkley, at the Rangeley House, (Rangeley 
City.) This is the easiest point from which to reach Kennebago 
Lake. If one wishes to visit Kennebago from Camp Henry, they 
can obtain a guide from Mr. Soule. 

Parmachenee Lake lies about seventy miles north of Umbagoo, 
in a vast wilderness, that extends for miles beyond. It is con- 
nected with the latter lake by the Magalloway River, which 
serves as its outlet. It is not so large as the most of the Range- 
ley Lakes, but like Kennebago, it has a peculiar beauty of its 
own. It is fast coming into notice with sportsmen and fishermen, 
and for that reason, further on, we have devoted several pages to 
it. Its waters are filled with trout, and the forest about it abounds 
with every variety of game from the lively little squirrel, to the 
lordly moose. The scenery in the locality is enchanting, and 
being so far beyond the bound of civilization, there is a charm 
and romance in visiting this lake, that you will not meet with 
about the others. 

As part of Umbagog Lake and some of the trout streams lie in 
New Hampshire, we give in the back part of the Guide, the Game 
and Fish Laws of both Maine and New Hampshire, knowing they 
will be of interest to persons visiting these waters. 

As a great many people seem to have an idea that it requires no 
efi"ort to catch ten pound trout, or to shoot deer or moose, we as- 



14 JiAKKJllfiS lljJ^b^l'KAT±.lJ IxLlJJJ^ TU 

sure them tliat patience and experience are both necessary requi- 
sites to success in hunting and fishing. 

Theodore Winthrop in some of his writings has most happily 
taken off the green sportsman in the Adirondack region, and as 
■what he has so truthfully portrayed is equally applicable to the 
Lake Region of Maine, we give it here. He says : 

" There, in the forest you see the stag of ten trots, coquetting 
with greenhorns. He likes the excitement of being shot at and 
missed. He enjoys the smell of powder in a battle where he is 
always safe. He hears greenhorn blundering through the woods, 
stopping to growl at briers, stopping to revive his courage with 
the Dutch supplement. The stag of ten awaits his foe in a glade. 
The foe arrives, sees the antlered monarch, and is panic-struck. 
He watches him prance and strike the ground with his hoofs. 
He slowly recovers heart, takes a pull at his flask, rests his gun 
upon a log, and begins to study his mark. The stag will not 
stand still. Greenhorn is baffled. At last his target turns and 
carefully exposes that region of his body Avhere greenhorn has 
read lies the heart. Just about to fire, he catches the eye of the 
stag winking futility into his elaborate aim. His blunderbuss 
jerks upward. A shower of cut leaves floats through the smoke, 
from a tree thirty feet overhead. Then, with a mild eyed melan- 
choly look of reproachful contempt, the stag turns away, and wan- 
ders off to sleep in quiet coverts far within the wood. He has 
fled, while for greenhorn no trophy remains. Antlers have nodded 
to the sportsman ; a short tail has disappeared before his eyes ; — 
he has seen something, but has nothing to show. "Whereupon he 
buys a couple of pairs of ancient weather-bleached horns from 
some colonist, and, nailing them up at impossible angles on the 
wall of his city den, humbugs brother-Cockneys with tales of 
liunting, and has for life his special legend, ' How I shot my first 
deer in the Adirondacks,' " or at Rangeley Lakes, as the case may 
be. 

No where in this country will the people afflicted with the 
"camping-out" fever, find a more convenient, or more pleasant 
place to gratify it, than the Rangeley Lake region. Here, four of 
the indispensible requisites of tent life, viz., good clear water. 



RAXGELEY AXD RICnARDSON LAKES. 15 

plenty of fire-wood, game, and fish, are always to be found, and 
the cosy little nooks, and charming spots, on the shores of the 
lakes, or the banks of the streams, each and all commanding some 
picturesque view, where one can pitch a tent, are simply innumer- 
able. 

If one could be always sure of pleasant weather, tent life would 
be relieved of its greatest drawback. But we cannot control the 
elements, whatever else we may bring under subjection, and 
" camping out" in a two or three days' storm, takes the good na- 
ture out of the most pleasant and philosophic individual. It is 
far worse where there are ladies in the party, than if it is com- 
posed entirely of gentlemen. For although the sterner sex can 
push about in the wet under-brush, and go fishing in the rain, the 
ladies are compelled to sit moping in a damp tent, and wishing for 
nothing so much in the world, as to see the sun shine once more. 

The writer has tried " camping out" for two seasons, and while 
he does not deny that there is a great deal of fun and enjoyment 
in it, still he holds to the opinion that it is better and cheaper to 
stop at the camps about the lakes, and pay $1.50 to $2.00 per day 
for board, and be sure of a comfortable bed at night, and a roof 
over your head in a storm. The accommodations at one of these 
camps in the wilderness, are so different from what you meet with 
at home, that it has a novelty almost equal to tent life, with none 
of its disagreeable features. However inspired people may be 
with life in the woods, they soon get tired of washing dishes, 
cooking meals, cutting wood, lugging water, jyid the vai-ious routine 
of duty that is inseparable from life in a tent. But if you must 
" camp out," take along one or two guides to do the work and the 
cooking, and then you are free from care, and may hope for an 
enjoyable time if you have pleasant weather. On the following 
page we present an illustration of a party camping out on the 
shore of the upper Richardson Lake, at the mouth of the River. 
Our artist has been successful in making a spirited sketch of the 
scene, which was photographed expressly for this book. 



CHAPTER III. 



fj^mUi fiira "Iwljit io jfjt ^ttltt ^m\[, 




ton, all 
Boston, 
the lake 



-^'l^^X^^.:^ 



ERSONS visiting the Lakes from 
Canada, or the AVest, will find it 
most convenient to take the Grand 
Trunk Railroad to North Stratford, 
Bethel, or Bryant's Pond, and then con- 
tinue their journey according to the 
routes hereinafter described. 

Parties from New York city, of whom 
there are many visiting the Lakes each sea- 
son, have a choice of several routes to Bos- 
of which have been previously described. Arriving in 
the traveler has choice of five distinct routes by which 
country can be reached. The first we will designate as 



THE LOWER ROUTE. 



Take the cars at the Eastern Railroad Depot on Causeway street, 
opposite Friend street. Tlie train starts at 9.00 A. M., and if you 
wish to travel at luxurious ease, provide yourself Avith a seat in 
one of the Pullman Palace Cars, which will cost you 60 cents in 
addition to tlie price of the regular ticket, and tlie extra expense 
of which, you will be more than compensated for, by the in- 

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jRANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 17 

creased comfort, freedom from dust and heat, and lack of care of 
any little bundles or packages you may have with you, all such 
being turned over to the care of the conductor. Leaving the de- 
pot, you pass rapidly through Charlestown, Somerville, Everett, 
Chelsea, Lynn, Swampscott, Newburyport, Hampton, Portsmouth, 
Kittery, Wells, Biddeford, and Kennebunk, reaching Portland 
at 12.45, four and one quarter hours from Boston, a distance of 108 
miles. Or you may take the cars from the Boston and Maine 
Railroad Depot, in Haymarket Square, at the foot of "Washington 
street, at 8.45, A. M., and passing through Charlestown, Somer- 
ville, Maiden, Melrose, Lawrence, Haverhill, Exeter, So. New- 
market, Dover, Salmon Falls, No. Berwick, Kennebunk, Biddeford, 
Saco, and Old Orchard Beach, arriving in Portland at the same time 
as by the Eastern road, and occupying the same length of time 
for the first stage of the journey. A magnificent Parlor Car ac- 
companies this train, and passengers may take advantage of all 
its conveniences, for an additional charge of 60 cents. On reach- 
ing Portland by either route, you are carried across the city to 
the Grand Trunk Railroad Depot, where you change cars. 

Or you may leave Boston by one of the Portland Line of Steam- 
ers from the foot of India Wharf, at 7 o'clock, P. M., arriving in 
Portland early the next morning, in time to connect with either 
the 7 A. M., or 1.20 P. M. trains on the Grand Trunk Railroad. 
One dollar is saved on a ticket each way between Portland and 
Boston by boat. You arrive in Portland about 5 o'clock in the 
morning, giving ample time to get breakfast, and see all of inter- 
est in the city. Or after breakf^ist, you may take the morning 
train, and go up to Bryants Pond or Bethel, and wait over in either 
place, as the stages only connect with the afternoon train. 

Where a large party are going together, and prefer to go from 
Boston to Portland by boat, they may make arrangements with 
the stage-drivers at Bethel, or Bryant's Pond, (by writing them a 
few days in advance of their trip,) to meet the morning train and 
push through, making a saving of al)0ut six hours'' time. An ex- 
tra stage fare will usually be charged in such a case. Or private 
conveyance may always be procured, but at greater cost, than by 
stage. 



18 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

Before leaving the Grand Trunk Depot on the 1.20 train, the 
traveler usually has time for a hasty lunch, there being a dining- 
saloon in the depot. 

Again one may avail themselves of the modern comforts of the 
Pullman Palace Car, as one will be found attached to the train. 

The ride from Portland is very pleasant, and you pass through 
the towns of Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth, Pownal, New 
Gloucester, Danville Junction, Mechanic Falls, Oxford, South 
Paris, Bryant's Pond, Locke's Mills, reaching Bethel, 70 miles 
from Portland, and 178 from Boston, at five o'clock. 

The stage leaves the Bethel House for Upton, every day but 
Saturday and Sunday, the first thing after supper, arriving at Up- 
ton, distant 26 miles, about eleven o'clock. The fare is $2.50. 
The road is hilly much of the way, but the scenery is fine, and the 
part of the ride taken before dark is enjoyable. Starting from 
the village you cross the Androscoggin River, over a long covered 
bridge, and bowl merrily along the pleasant road. You soon come 
to the Sunday River, a tributary of the Androscoggin, which is 
also crossed by means of a bridge, and a little farther on the Bear 
River bridge, passing the Bear River tavern, and enter the town 
of Newry, a small place of a few hundred inhabitants. There is 
a hotel here known as the Poplar Tavern. The scenery at this 
place begins to grow wilder. The mountains appear nearer and 
more rugged. The road follows the narrow valley of Bear River, and 
as you ride along you notice to the west, a high peak, known as 
" Bear River Whitecap," and to the east, rises the *' Great Ledge," 
a tough-looking bare peak of considerable height. 

The river here presents a picturesque appearance, it being a 
rapid torrent, broken by numerous falls, and rushes along its 
rocky bed, as if impatient of restraint. After heavy rains it is 
often difl&cult for the stage to pass. 

Still onward you go, the dark green peaks of Mount Saddle- 
back, directly ahead, looking down upon you in majestic grandeur, 
and the loftier summit of Speckled Mountain, towering far above 
you to the west. Here quite a curiosity awaits you, by the name 
of "Screw Auger Falls." It is but a short distance from the road, 
and well worth a visit. An enormous granite ledge fills the whole 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 19 

bottom of the gorge ; through this the stream has worn a hirge 
spiral channel. This canon, as one may appropriately term it, is 
about one hundred feet in length, and so narrow at some points 
that one can leap across it. Its greatest depth cannot be far from 
seventy feet, and the sides are as smooth as polished marble. 
Through the rock run veins of white quai'tz, mingled with other 
minerals. 

It is in such places as this that one gets some idea of the vast 
power of water, and it must have taken years to do the work that 
is still going on here. 

A short distance beyond the falls, there is another curiosity, 
close beside the road, but half hidden by the shubbery, known 
locally as " The Jail." It is an abyss, semi-circular in shape, the 
sides being smooth and of great height. A place into which one 
can fall easily, but from which they would find considerable diffi- 
culty to get out. Formerly the river ran through it, weainng 
this great cavity, but it has now made for itself a new channel 
some rods to the westward. , About a mile beyond you reach Graf- 
ton Notch, which is destiiied to become famous in the eye of the 
tourist. 

In the narrowest part of the Notch, you find Bear Kiver dwin- 
dled to a noisy brook, that rushes and roars hoarsely along the 
ravine. The road crosses the stream some half dozen times, the 
bridges being mostly built of logs, with no protecting rail along 
the sides. 

A little farther on, a short distance from the road, is another 
wonderful exhibition of the wear of water through solid rock. It 
is known as Moose Caves, and derives its name from the fact 
that a wounded moose once took refuge in the cavern worn by 
the struggling waters. As a curiosity, it is fully equal to 
Screw-Augur Falls. 

A mile beyond, the road leaves the Notch, disclosing a heavily 
wooded but less mountainous country. The headwaters of the 
Cambridge lliver are near this place. 

You are now in the town of Grafton, and following the Cam- 
bridge down, as you have followed Bear lliver up, you soon come 
in sight, (if it is a moonlight night) of Lake Umbagoo, stretching 



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FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 



away to the northwest. A long hill leads down to the Lake House, 
which sets on the shore of the lake, and near it is the Umbaqoo 
House. The former is kept by H. R. Godwin, and the latter by 
W. I. Abbott. You will be well treated at either house, finding 
excellent accommodations at both. The stage puts up at the Lake 
House, which is the largest house of the two. The price for board 
at either of these hotels is $2.00 per day. Very good trout-fishing 
is found near the hotels in June. Lake Umbagog is the lower 
of the chain of lakes, known as *' The Rangeley's," and is 1256 
feet above the sea level. The Androscoggin River serves as an 
outlet to this, as well as all of the other lakes. 





CHAPTER IV. 

GOOD night's rest, and you will be ready in 
the morning, after partaking of a hearty break- 
fast, (for one is always hungry in this country) 
to proceed. You will also find it to your advantage 
to procure a guide here before starting, for whose 
services you pay $2.50 per day, and their board. The 
little steamer "Diamond" is at your service, and 
nothing can be more delightful on a pleasant morning, than a sail 
across the lake. 

You embark, the whistle is sounded to hurry up the laggards, 
the fasts are cast off, and with Capt. James R. Tknney at the wheel, 
the boat, puffing and snorting like some amphibious monster, 
turns and twists down the crooked channel of the Cambridge 
River, until the lake proper is reached, and the course is laid 
for the Cedar Stump, or the Inlf.t. Fairly out in the lake, 
one is surprised at the beauty of the view. Mountains tower- 
ing up in every direction, and Mount Washington plainly to be 
seen, far to the westward o'ertopping all others. Among the more 
prominent peaks to the northward, are Mount Dustan, Moose 
Mountain, and Aziscoiios. The east side of this lake strongly re- 
sembles Moosehead Lake with the exception of the water ; in Um- 
bagog it is red and muddy, while that in Moosehead is as clear as 
the purest spring water. 

The distance from the Lake House to the "Inlet," is 12 miles, fare 
$1.50. Here you leave the steamer, and take a row-boat; a pull up 
river of a mile and a half, brings you to the rapids. At this point 
you are met by a team, on which your luggage is conveyed to the 
"Middle Dam Camp, kept by Mr. Godwin, of the Lake House. For 
yourself, you will have to foot it, the road being too rough the 
greater part of the way to admit of riding. The natives call it 
four miles and a half from where you leave the boat to the Camp, 

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22 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

but after walking it, if you don't think it nearer six, you wont 
agree with me. 

Arrived at the camp, you will find a number of fishermen and 
tourists, from all parts of the country, who are generally fi.rst- 
rate fellows, and with whom you will soon find yourself on terms 
of friendly intimacy. No man is better than his neighbor here, 
and it is "hail fellow, well met," with everybody. There is noth- 
ing like life in the woods, to take the foolish airs out of a man. 

If you are an enthusiastic fisherman, you will be anxious to 
have a try at the trout before dinner, and accompanied by your 
guide, with rod and landing net, flies and worms, now don't turn 
up your nose at the word " worms," my scientific fly-thrower, 
for a trout will often bite at a worm, when he will wink all day at 
a fly and never rise to it, (trout have their fancies you know,) you 
walk out to' the dam, and secure an eligible place for fishing. 

The Middle Dam, holds back the waters of Molechunka- 
MUNK and Welokennebacook Lakes, and the camp sits on a little 
eminence on the west shore of the latter lake, facing eastward. 

Among the good places for fishing, to which parties resort, when 
making their head-quarters at the Angler's Retreat, as the 
camp is called, are the Dam, situated a few rods south of the 
house, the Pond in the River, half a mile from the house. 
Smooth Ledge, three miles distant, where you can obtain one 
of the finest views to be seen on the river, and the Hop Yard, 
three and a half miles from the house. With all these, and other 
places your guide will be familiar, and will tell you the best time 
of day to visit each place. 

Between Lake Welokennebacook and Lake Umbagog flows the 
Rapid River, or Five Mile Falls, as the loggers term it, one of 
the most picturesque streams in Maine, and from the bank of the 
river, near Forest Lodge, it appears to its best advantage. Here 
you may stand and drink in the wild beauty of the scene, while 

"Far down, through the mist of the falling river, 
Which rises up like an incense ever, 
The splintered points of the crags are seen, 
With water howling and vexed between. 
While the scooping whirl of tlie pool beneath 
Seema an open throat, with its granite teeth I " 



HIDHARDSOH, UMBAGOG, 

RANGELeV LAKES, 

AND 

THE MOST DIRECT ROUTE 

TO THESE 
OF THE 

SPORTSMAN and TOURIST 

IS BY 

Boston & Maine R ailroad 

THROUGH TICKETS 

TO 

AndoYsr, Maine, Umbagog, Bich- 
ardson, and Rangcley Lakes, 



ABE SOLD VIA THE 



Grand Trunk and Maine Central Railroads. 



Parlor Car runs on through trains from Boston to Portland, Bryants Pond, 
Bethel, and Gorham, without change, during the summer. 

S^^The Boston & Maine Railroad offers superior in- 
ducements to parties visiting Andover and the Lakes. 

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS BY THIS ROUTE. 



Boston Passenger Station, Haymarket Square. 



AHDOYER HOUSE, 

ANDO VER, M AINE. 

A good Liverj Stable is connected ^Yith this house and single or 
double teanas will be furuished by Mr. Thomas at short notice, at 
reasonable prices. Parties carried between Andover and the Arm 
of the Lake at any time of day or night. 

Good boats are kept on the Richardson Lakes by Mr. Thomas 
which may be hired for 50 cents per day. 

Guides are also furnished to parties visiting the Lakes, for $2.50 
per day. 

Parties who wish to "camp out" can procure a nice Tent of 
Mr. Thomas, capable of accommodating six persons, at a reasona- 
ble price, and thus avoid the trouble and expense in bringing one 
from places at a distance. 

The route to the Lakes by WAY OF ANDOVER, is the 

Clieapsst, Shortest and Best. 
KOUNO TRIP TICKETS 

From BOSTON to RICHARDSON LAKE, via Andover, and 
RETURN, for only 

SI 3.0 O ! 

THREE DOLLARS CHEAPER, 

THA^ BY ANY OTSEM MOUTJE. 

Jggg^ Bear this in mind and purchase your Tickets by the way 
of Andover. 

ALBERT W. THOMAS, 

ANDOVER HOUSE, ANDOVER. ME. 



B 

RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 23 

A new camp has been built on the Middle Dam Carry, a few rods 
beyond Forest Lodge, called the Oxford Club House; twenty 
members belong to it, all Portland men, and they control the fish- 
ing in B Pond in Upton. The camp is very pleasantly situated on 
the bank of Rapid River. 

Board at the Middle Dam Camp is fifty cents per meal, and fifty 
cents per lodging, whether you stop a longer or shorter time. Last 
season the Camp was in charge of Dana Brooks, with Asa Frost as 
cook, and everybody who has ever stopped at the camp while Asa 
did the cooking, will bear me out in saying that there is no better 
cook nor no better fellow, in the entire lake region. On the next 
page we present a view of the Middle Dam Camp, with Asa and 
his dog on the platform. 

The camp is very pleasantly situated, fronting the lake, and its 
surroundings are beautiful and picturesque. Welokennebacook, 
is more commonly known as the Lower Richardson Lake, and is 
second in the chain starting from Upton. It is 1456 feet above 
the sea level. 

The Great Northern Diver, or Loon, as the bird is commonly 
called, are yearly habitues of this and the other lakes, and al- 
though hundreds have been shot at on the lake, in front of the 
Middle Dam Camp, I never yet knew of one being killed. Speak- 
ing of loons, Theodore Winthrop, says, "No being has ever shot a 
loon, though several have legends of some one who has. Sound 
has no power to express a profounder emotion of utter loneliness 
than the loon's cry. Standing in piny darkness on the lake's 
bank, or floating in dimness of mist or glimmer of twilight on its 
surface, you hear this wailing note, and all possibility of human 
tenancy by the shore or human voyaging is annihilated. You 
can fancy no response to this signal of solitude disturbed, and 
again it comes sadly over the water, the despairing plaint of some 
companionless and incomplete existence, exiled from happiness it 
has never known, and conscious only of blank and utter want. 
Loon skins have a commercial value ; so it is reported. The Bar- 
abinzians of Siberia, a nation "up beyond the River Ob," tan 
them into water-proof jt?aZf/o^5 or aquasciUums. How they catch 
their loon, before they skin their loon, is one of the things 



^ (^ J. JUfJ2j jf U 



yet to be revealed about that unknown and incomprehensible 
realm." 

The lower route properly ends here, as from this point, one can 
hire a boat and go on clear to Oquossoc, if thej wish. The lakes 
and country above will be described in their proper place 




CHAPTER V. 

THE MIDDLE ROUTE. 



^xam §0i$t0tt to ^nAavtx, ^mu. 




the 
can 
and 



HIS route is considered the short- 
$j est by many persons who have vis- 
^ ited the Lakes. You may go from 
Boston to Portland by either way 
as described in the "Lower Route" 
then take the Grand Trunk Rail- 
road for Bryants Poxd, which 
place you reach, if the train is 
on time at 4.30 P. M. Alighting 
from the the cars, you find await- 
ing you at the Depot, one of Tuttle 
& Woodman's comfortable coaches 
by which you take passage for 
'' Andoyer, 21 miles distant. If 

day is pleasant, don't fail to procure an outside seat, if you 
get one, for the ride is lovely, and during the months of June 
July, you will reach Andover, before 

" Darkness casts her Sable mantle down." 



You will find "Deacon" Tuttle, or John Woodman, good whips 
and agreeable companions, as they keep in stock a vast number of 
entertaining stories, which they are not at all backward in relat- 
ing. For a first-class story-teller, commend me to a New England 
stage driver. 

The road turns to the north-west, and we drive through Bryants 
Pond, with a beautiful landscape unrolled before us, and just at 

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26 FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

the right time of day to appreciate all of its wonderful beauties. 
The road is hard and level ; no tiresome hills for the horses to 
climb, it following the valleys of the Androscoggin and Ellis 
Rivers, nearly the entire distance, and you are consequently at 
ease to enjoy the scenery. 

Close to the road are the fertile meadows of the intervale, while 
in the distance mountain after mountain appears, some boid and 
striking and others soft and gentle in their outline. 

You will be pleased with the neat appearance and thrifty aspect 
of the farms along the road, and many of the houses are superior 
to those usually found in a farming country. 

Two miles distant from Bryants Pond is the village of " Pin 
Hook," and we stop at the local post-oflSce a moment for the deliv- 
ery of the mail. Continuing on, the stage crosses a mill stream, 
spanned by a little wooden bridge, the road now bearing slightly 
to the left. 

One of the legends of this locality is, that the village derived 
its name from the fact, that an old chap when the place was first 
settled, used to fish from this bridge, and catch trout from the 
stream with a pin hook, before fancy flies and nine ounce rods 
were thought of. 

If the afternoon is pleasant you will get a beautiful sunset dur- 
ing this ride, the road commanding a grand and picturesque view 
of mountain ranges nearly the entire distance, and when the God 
of Day slowly vanishes behind some lofty peak, tinging the light 
clouds which float lazily in the sky, with a golden, dreamy light, 
and throwing shadows from base to summit of the noble old hills 
by which you are surrounded, you may perhaps wonder that peo- 
ple should visit the old world to view scenery, when that in the 
new is unsurpassed. 

Occasionally you pass over some rustic bridge, spanning a 
small stream that crosses the road, the murmur of whose gentle 
ripple bourne to your ear in the quiet air of evening, sound like 
the soft strains of eolian music. 

Before reaching Rumford, the road runs for several rods along 
a high ridge, which is known by the local sobriquet of the 
Whale's Back. It is formed of sand, and is just wide enough on 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 27 

top for a road ; ii sets in a level plain, some eighty feet above the 
other land, its sides being steep and precipitous, and is a queer 
freak of nature. 

About seven o'clock, you reach the Rumford Hotel, where 
horses and drivers are changed, and where you procure supper. 
The charge is seventy-five cents each, a little steep for a country 
hotel, but they give you a very good meal for your money. 

About three-quarters of an hour is spent for supper, and change 
of team, and then you again climb aboard the stage, and away you 
rattle down the slight declivity that leads to the ferry over the 
Androscoggin River. 

Here you will probably meet with a new experience, as the 
river is crossed by means of a rope ferry, very few of which are 
to be seen in the North. 

On each side of the river is a high post and ladder, something 
like those on a pile driver. A heavy hemp cable is stretched 
across the river from the top of these two posts. The ferry boat, 
which is simply a common flat boat decked over, is fastened to the 
cable by two smaller ropes, one at each end of the boat. At the 
end of the smaller cables are grooved blocks, containing a wheel, 
so that they will ti^avel back and forth along the large cable. The 
boat is on the lower side of the cable, and is propelled entirely by 
the current. The boats arc so shallow at each end that they are 
run up on the banks of the river, and teams drive off without any 
difficulty. 

Crossing the river, the stage is driven up a little ascent to the 
post-office where the mail is changed and Express matter left, and 
then away you go again. 

You are now at quite a height above the river, and have a 
pretty view of the stream, where the Ellis empties into it. A few 
rods beyond, and you cross the Ellis River over a covered bridge, 
obtaining a view almost a mile away of a picturesque looking cliff, 
on the left side of the road, in which a horse's head is formed by 
a vein of white rock. It reminds one of the " White Horse," in 
North Conway. 

For the rest of the distance you follow the Ellis River, which is 
scarcely ever out of sight, as it twists and turns among the beau- 



28 FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

tiful meadows which are a charming feature of the landscape in 
this part of the country. 

On the left may- be seen the Lead Mountain, with its buildings 
on top ; the mines here were worked for several years but were 
finally given up, from the difi&culty in getting the ore down the 
mountain and to market. 

Far away to the right, White Cap rears its lofty summit to the 
sky, and from its top on a clear day Portland is plainly to be 
seen. 

Continuing on, the stage turns sharply to the left, and draws 
up at the South Andover post-office, two miles from the Andover 
House. The mail is left here, the stage turned into the main road 
again, and now we obtain a view of Farmer's Hill, and numerous 
other mountains whose names we are unfamiliar with. 

A half-mile from the hotel, you pass the Andover Trotting 
Park, a new venture of the village people, and one which has 
proved quite successful, both in a financial view, and in spurring 
them on to improve their stock. 

After passing the Trotting Park, the houses increase in number, 
and the stage rolls along a wide level street, until it draws up in 
front of the post-office, the mail is left, and crossing the street 
diagonally, the driver pulls up his horses in front of the Andover 
House, and Mr. Albert W. Thomas, the pleasant and obliging 
host, gives you a hearty greeting. You enter the house and at 
once feel at home. 

If you are disposed to "rush business," you can procure a 
guide and team at once, to take you to the Arm of the Lake^ 
twelve miles distant, where you can take a boat, and push on to 
tlie Middle Dam, arriving at that well-known resort at about one 
o'clock in the morning. Teams, bpats, and guides are furnislied 
by Mr. Thomas. Most parties who visit the lakes by this route, 
however, prefer to stop at the Andover House, over night, and 
make an early start in the morning. 

A few days may be advantageously spent in Andover, in brook 
fishing, and viewing the splendid scenery in the locality, either in 
going to or coming from the lakes. Mr. Thomas is familiar with 
the location of all the trout-brooks, and will take you to streams 



RANGELEY AND RICUARDSON LAKES. 20 

where a good day's sport is the rule, rather than the exception. 

Rising early in the morning, you partake of a hearty breakfast, 
an excellent table being set at the Axdoveu House, and after 
breakfast, get your traps together, and take a scat on the spring- 
board, or "buck-board," as the natives have it, by which you 
are to continue your journey. For rough riding, these teams can- 
not be beat, and are at once a favorite with all classes, ladies tak- 
ing to them as readily as gentlemen. 

These vehicles are made of three or four spruce boards, about 
twelve feet long, and four feet wide, fastened to dead axles, all the 
spring being in the boards. They have two or three seats on each, 
which are box shaped, the top of the seat lifting up, and serving 
as a cover for the box. Two horses arc attached to them, and they 
rattle over the ground at a lively pace. 




CHAPTER VL 

HE ride from Andover to the Arji of the Lake 
is very pleasant. Leaving the hotel the road runs 
down to the Ellis River, which is crossed over a 
substantially built covered bridge, then turns sharply 
the right, climbing a little hill, and makes another 
larp turn, this time to the left ; reaching the top of 
<V "^ this hill, you have a magnificent view of Andover and 
the surrounding country. 

White Cap, Lead Mountain, Bald Pate, Dunn's Notch, 
Farmer's Hill, Sawyer Notch, and various other places of in- 
terest may be seen from this point in the road. 

The horses trot gaily along, you soon pass the last house on the 
road to the Arm, and descending a hill you cross Black Brook, 
over a little wooden bridge, and shortly leave the county road, 
which continues on to the town of Byron. 

From the Andover House, to where you leave the county road 
is three miles, and turning to the left you enter what is called the 
Lake road, and here for the first time you find what buck-boards 
were made for. The road lies through the heart of the wilder- 
ness, and mud-holes and rocks abound. It is safe to say, that any 
vehicle but a wood-sled or a buck-board would be ruined by one 
trip over the Lake road. Yet for all of the jolting and jumping, 
thumping and shaking you experience, you are rather pleased 
with the ride from its entire novelty. 

It is understood that you have discarded all of your "store 
clothes " at the hotel, consequently the splashes of mud you oc- 
casionally receive, will not trouble you any. 

The first two miles of the Lake road is good compared with the 
other seven, and on reaching Smith's IMill, where a stop is made, 
you think the road is not so very bad after all. 
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RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 31 

The trees grow close to the road on either side, there are no 
openings, and you can only get a peak at the sky by looking di- 
rectly overhead, and at times you cannot even do that as the 
branches of some of the venerable monarchs of the forest meet 
above your head, forming a beautiful and fantastic archway, com- 
pletely hiding the sky and sun. 

Arriving at Smith's Mill, you stop some thirty minutes to visit 
the Devil's Den, Hermit Falls and Silver Ripple Cascade. 
Crossing the sunny glade where the teams are halted, you walk 
down the path, passing a spring of excellent water, cross a little 
rivulet, and ascend a hill, where you reach the first curiosity, the 
Devil's Den. It is certainly a wonderful place and a queer freak 
of nature. 

The Den is a large excavation in the gr nite rock, and has been 
formed by the action of the water, during the fearful freshets that 
take place in that region in spring, assisted occasionally perhaps 
by some of the heavy thunder storms, whose powerful electricity 
crumble the edges and tear oif pieces of the rock, which are swept 
away by the rapid current of the freshet. It is from sixty to 
eighty feet deep, and about thirty feet across the top. Former- 
ly a mill owned by a man named Smith stood over it. At that 
time the waters of Black Brook emptied into the Den over the 
wall of solid rock which formed the back, and made their escape 
through an opening in the rock at the lower end. The shape of 
the Den inside was like a letter U turned sideways, with the bot- 
tom of the letter towards the brook. The wheel was hung in the 
Den, under the mill, and so near the precipice over which the 
water fell, as to be driven by the force of its fall. But the mill 
has long since fallen to decay, and the waters of Black Brook 
have been turned from the Den, and have worn a new channel 
through the rocks a few yards beyond. The bottom of the Den is 
now partially covered with rubbish and broken timbers that have 
fallen in as the building has succumbed to the ravages of time and 
the elements. Across the top of the Den where the mill stood, 
there yet remains one large timber that spans the awful chasm. 
Upon this one may walk out, and get a better view of the gorge 
through which the waters escaped. If you are troubled with diz- 



a2 FAKKAK'IS iLLUiSTKATKV UUIUHJ TU 

ziness, however, you had better keep off of it, as a fall would be 
very likely to spoil your trout fishing at the lakes. 

Like all romantic places of the kind, this locality has its legend. 
It runs thus : 

Many years ago, a man by the name of Brown, who was more 
of a hunter and trapper than anything else, came down to An- 
dover from Canada. After stopping in the village a few weeks, 
he came out here in the wilderness, and with the assistance of 
some of the village people, built him a log house. At that time 
Indians were thick about the lakes, and hunting and trapping was 
anything but a safe business. Here Brown lived, miles from 
other houses, without any companions but a dog and a horse. 
Occasionally he would make a visit to the town, trade his furs at 
the stores for necessaries in the way of groceries and ammunition, 
and then return to his log cabin, not to be seen for another long 
spell. One winter and spi-ing, two years after he had built his 
cabin, the Indians were particularly troublesome and daring, and 
Brown had not made his appearance at Andover for a long time. 
At the principal store, one day, a number of the villagers had ac- 
cidently met, and were wondering what had become of the eccen- 
tric hunter, when Brown's dog walked into the store, so thin and 
lank they scarcely knew him. He was almost famished, and 
Mudge the store-keeper, gave him something to eat. After the 
dog had eaten, he acted very strangely — would go to the door 
and look out, then come back and looking the men wistfully in 
the face, would give utterance to a mournful howl. Those pres- 
ent thought something had happened to Brown, for the dog was 
never known to come to the village before alone. After talking 
the matter over, they raised a company of twenty men, and the 
next morning, well armed, they started for Brown's cabin, the 
dog taking the lead, just as if he understood all that was going 
on. When they arrived here they found the cabin burned to the 
ground, and the bones of Brown, which had been picked clean by 
the wolves, were all there was left of the unfortunate hunter. 
Near by, beneath a rudely constructed grave, they found the 
remains of four Indians, showing that Brown must have sold 
his life dearly. They dug a grave and buried the bones, and 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 33 

then returned home, Mudge keeping the dog, who lived for some 
years after his master's death. The horse, and everything else 
of any value, the redskins had taken away with them. 

A few yards Jjeyond the Den, and you reach Black Brook, an 
excellent trout stream, and here are Hermit Falls and Silver 
Ripple Cascade, 

On each side of the brook arc heavy masses of rock, and be- 
tween these the water comes foaming and swirling down, tumbling 
over two or three huge rocks, forming the falls, and then plunges 
into a black looking pool, of unfathomable depth. From this it pours 
down over a solid bed of granite forming a lovely cascade, and 
empties into a basin, nearly circular in shape, and some thirty feet 
wide. It is not unlike Garnet Pool, near the Glen House, but is 
larger, and more beautiful in its surroundings. 

An hour may be profitably spent in this charming place, and 
one unconsciously lingers, as if loath to tear themselves away 
from its attracting features. 

After leaving this lovely spot the road grows perceptibly rough- 
er, and is filled with roots, rocks and stumps, the mud increasing 
in depth and tenacity. And yet with all the discomforts of this 
unique mode of traveling, you are kept in good humor as you 
ride along, your ears soothed with harmonious sounds arising 
from Black Brook, as its waters leap with a merry ripple from 
rock to rock, to continue their flight until swallowed up by the 
Ellis, into which stream they empty. 

Four miles from the Devil's Den you roach Black Brook 
Notch, and have a splendid view of Sawyer and Blue Mountains, 
which here come together, leaving just room to allow a team to 
pass between them, but not without the hubs of the wheels scrap- 
ing on the rough sides of the rocks. 

On your right a frightful precipice looms eight hundred feet 
above you, its sides seamed and scarred by the war of the ele- 
ments, and in many places it looks as if the rocks would fall into 
the road at any moment. On the left, Sawyer Mountain towers 
into the air, an occasional huge cliflF peeping out from the dense 
mass of woods with which it is covered. This is a great place for 
thunder showers, and when you are caught in one, you do not for- 



34 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

get it in a hurry. The sun disappears and the sky is coyered with 
dull leaden clouds, the rain pours in torrents, the thunder rolls 
heavily from mountain to mountain, and the fearful flashes of 
lightning that illuminate the inky clouds, are all a fitting ad- 
dition to the grandeur of the scene. 

A sluice dam is thrown across the brook at this point, and this 
raises the watgr sufficiently in the spring to float down the logs, 
when lumbering operations are carried on here. We present our 
readers with an engraving of Mount Sawyer and the Sluice 
Dam. 

A short distance from here is a foot path which runs over the 
mountains to Andover, and by which the distance between the 
Hotel and the Arm of the Lake, is shortened some three miles. 
The writer in company with several other gentlemen and their 
guides, tramped from the Arm of the Lake to the Hotel, by the 
mountain path some three years ago, and found it a very pleasant 
jaunt. The party numbered fourteen men and two dogs, the 
largest party that had ever walked out over the mountains. On 
our way, one of the guides called my attention to a huge white 
birch tree near the path, with which was connected a story. He 
said, "one winter a man from the village had attempted to walk 
out to the lake to join a party who were fishing for trout, and he 
lost his way. The snow was deep, and for two days and nights he 
liunted for the path in vain, and finally believing he could not sur- 
vive much longer, he tore out a leaf from a pocket diary, and 
wrote a few farewell lines to his wife and family, which he fasten- 
ed to that birch tree. After that he wandered aimlessly about, 
and accidently chanced upon the path. He ai'rived home in the 
middle of the night, half-starved, and nearly frozen, but soon re- 
covered from the ill efi"ects of his adventure. The next spring I 
found the paper pinned to the tree." 

In walking in or out across the mountains, one has a fine view 
of Sawyer Notch, and the Moody Ledge, so called, from an 
accident which once befell a man of that name, while after wolves 
on the mountain. 

One evening, Moody, and several others who were in the vicin- 
ity, heard the howling of wolves on the mountain above the ledge. 



RANGELET AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 35 

They started up the mountain, intending to make it hot for the 
wolves. Moody led the way, and when just above the ledge, a 
small tree that he had hold of gave way, and before lie could catch 
at anything else, down he went. He struck first on a little shelf 
of the ledge about a third of the way down which broke his fall 
and some of his bones at the same time. Before he could secure 
himself, over he went again, and landed about a third further 
down on a little spur, projecting from the main precipice, upon 
which grew a few small bushes. Befox*e he could get hold of 
these, he again fell, striking heavily at the bottom of the rock. 
Ilis companions made a stretcher and took him out to the village. 
A doctor was called, and it was found that the unfortunate man 
had broken both his arms and legs, and his collar bone, and from 
a fearful cut on his head some of his brains were oozing. Yet in 
spite of this, he managed to get well, went to sea, and was 
drowned. This is no mere fancy sketch, but the facts are sub- 
stantially as we have written them, and there are men still living 
in Andover who helped bring Moody out of the woods. But the 
wonderful circumstances of the case bring to mind the old adage, 
" A man who is born to be drowned will not be hanged." 

After leaving the Notch, you have a mile or so of corduroy to 
ride over, and any remnant of your breakfast that has still stop- 
ped by your stomach, will be shook into your boots, before you 
get on hard ground again. 



CHAPTER VII. 



Jt0m tht ^m 0f tU 'g^nU ia iU m]'(ptv gam* 




RRIVING at tlie Arm of the Lake, lunch is 
the first thing thought of, and as Mr. Thomas 
is a good provider, you will know how nice 
food tastes when you are really hungry. 
After lunch you stow yourself and traps 
"^ in one of the boats, and the guide pulls out 
from the landing. The distance from the 
Arm of the Lake, to the Middle Dam Camp, 
is four miles, but as we have already been 
there, we will continue on until we reach the 
Upper Dam Landing. 

The sail from McAllister's to the Upper 
Dam, is delightful. The mountains, thickly 
wooded, descend on each side to the water, your boat glides along, 
and as the shore is very irregular, just as you think you have 
reached the end of your journey, the lake opens wider than ever 
before you. 

Welokennebacook, or the Lower Richardson Lake, is one of 
the prettiest lakes of the Rangeley chain. Seen under any as- 
pect, its waters slightly ruffled by a gentle south wind, or stirred 
into billowy waves, with frothy caps, by a north-wester, or en- 
tirely placid, when 

"The solemn pines along its shore, 
The firs -which hang its gray rocks o'er, 
Are painted on its glassy floor — " 

it is beautiful, and will hold a place among your pleasant memo- 
ries. 

In sailing to the Upper Dam, you pass the Middle Dam Camp 
on the left. Spirit Island, and Hard Scrabble Point on the 

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RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 37 

right. Looking back, as you enter the mouth of the Narrows, 
wliich are five mil^s from the Arm, you have a fine view of sever- 
al of the White Mountain peaks. Mount Washington being the 
most prominent. The view down the lake is magnificent, and is 
considered one of the finest in the Lake region. 

The Narrows are two miles long, and from a few rods to half a 
mile wide. In some places the rocks are very thick, but are not 
troublesome except late in the season, when the water is low. 

As you approach the Upper Richardson Lake, Molechunka- 
MuxK, you pass Metalic Point on your right. Here is a splen- 
did sand beach and a fine chance for bathing. In the fall fishing 
fair sized trout are often found otf this point. A path leads up 
from Metalic Point to a clearing where, there are two old barns, 
often made use of for shelter by persons who are camping out. 
In the summer of 1871, the writer of this book and a party of 
friends were encamped at the Richardson Farm, as the place is 
called, for two weeks, and found it a very pleasant spot. Theo- 
dore Winthrop has thus written of this lake. 

" As evening came, the sun made another effort, with the aid of 
west winds, at the mist. The sun cleft, the breeze drove. Sud- 
denly the battle was done, victory easily gained. We were cheer- 
ed by a gush of level sunlight. Even the dull, gray vapor became 
a transfigured and beautiful essence. Dull and uniform it had 
hung over the land ; now the plastic winds quarried it, and 
shaped the whole mass into individuals, each with its character. 
To the cloud-forms modelled out of formlessness the winds 
gave life of motion, sunshine gave life of light, and they hastened 
through the lower atmosphere, or sailed lingering across the blue 
breadths of mid-heaven, or dwelt peacefully aloft in the region of 
the cirri ; and whether trailing gauzy robes in flight, or moving 
stately, or dwelling on high where scope of vision makes travel 
needless, they were still the brightest, the gracefullest, the purest 
beings that Earth creates for man's most delicate pleasure. 

When it cleared, — when it purveyed us a broadening zone of 
blue sky and a heavenful of brilliant cloud-creatures, we were 
sailing over Lake Mollychunkamug. Fair Mollychunkamug had 
not smiled for us until now ; — now a sunny grin spread over her 



38 FARRAES ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

smooth cheeks. She was all smiling, and presently, as the breeze 
dimpled her, all a "snicker" up into the roots of her hair, up 
among her forest-tresses. Mollychunkamug I Who could be 
aught but gay, gay even to the farcical when on such a name ? 
Is it Indian ? Bewildered Indian we deem it, — transmogrified 
somewhat from aboriginal sound by the fond imagination of some 
lumberman, finding in it a sweet memorial of his Mary far away 
in the kitchens of the Kennebec, his Mary so rotund of blooming 
cheek, his Molly of the chunky mug. To him who truly loves, all 
Nature is filled with Amaryllidian echoes. Every sight and every 
sound recalls her who need not be recalled, to a heart that has 
never dislodged her. 

We lingered over our interview with Mollychunkamug. She 
may not be numbered among the great beauties of the world ; 
nevertheless, she is an attractive squaw, — a very honest bit of 
flat-faced prettiness in the wilderness." 

About three miles from the clearing, is a sheet of water called 
Metalic Pond, which is a great place for game. Ducks of sev- 
eral kinds, deer and caribou, and sometimes moose, are quite 
plenty about the shores of this pond. A little above Metalic 
Point, a stream runs into the lake, known as Metalic Brook. 
This is an excellent trout brook, although no very large fish are 
caught in it. 

Passing this stream, our course lays between Ship Island and 
Half Moon Island, and now you will notice Whitney's Camp, on 
your right, situated in a charming locality at the mouth of Mos- 
quito Brook, which empties into the lake. This also is an excel- 
lent trouting brook. In the month of December, 1874, Mr. New- 
ton, who keeps Whitney's Camp shot a caribou that was swimming 
across the lake, and still later in the season he saw a herd of 
nineteen on the ice near the camp. 

At Whitney's, the lake makes a bend to the north west, so we 
change our course a little to the left, and in a short time reach the 
Upper Dam landing, which is a few rods to the right of Betton's 
Camp. Leaving the boat, a walk of less than half a mile brings 
you to the Upper Dam, and crossing this, you reach the Camp, 
which sets just beyond the dam, and faces south. 




CHAPTER VIII. 

HIS Camp belongs to the Lumbering Company 
and consists of two buildings, one of which is 
used only for lodging, and the other for lodging 
and dining. Besides these two camps, which 
are substantially built, and very comfortable, 
there are a large two-story store house, a barn, 
and a blacksmith shop. 
The Upper Dam is one of the largest and most substantially 
built in the state ; it is built of the heaviest kind of timber, bolt- 
ed with iron, ballasted with immense rocks, and is fifteen hundred 
feet long. In the spring when the water is held back for the pur- 
pose of running thtf logs down the Androscoggin, the pressure 
against it is immense. It is carefully watched night and day, 
for should it ever happen to " go out," the damage that would be 
done would be incalculable. The fate of Lewiston and Auburn 
and other places on the Androscoggin River, is really held in the 
timbers and stone of this dam. The Mill River disaster in Massa- 
chusetts would not be worth mentioning in comparison with the 
frightful calamity that would happen if this dam sliould ever be 
swept away. Some years, logs to the value of $2,000,000 are run 
through this dam, and down the Androscoggin River to market. 

The illustration in our book is taken fi'om below the dam in the 
month of September, when the water was low. When the water 
is raised to drive the logs, it makes a difrerence of from ten to fif- 
teen feet in the depth of the lakes. The shores of the lakes are 
much prettier when the water is low than when it is high. For 
during the high water many little points, and curves in the shore, 
and all the beautiful sand beaches are entirely obliterated. 

If one visits the lakes especially for fishing, they should go 
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40 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

either in June or the early part of July when the water is high, 
but if they wish to become acquainted with the beauties of the 
place, they should make their trip in August or September. Then 
the varied outline of the shores, the little nooks and coves may be 
seen to their best advantage, and you experience some consolation 
in the fact, that if the trout are not so plenty as in June or July, 
they are considerably larger. 

Some of the best fishing places at the Upper Dam are on the 
piers and apron of the dam, at the mouth of the river, a short 
distance below the dam, and Trout Cove, about a mile above the 
dam. 

If you wish to go up the lakes from this point you can get the 
man who has charge of the camp to haul your boat across the 
camp on an ox-sled, at an expense of $1.00. Last year, 1875, 
tlie carry was in charge of Thomas McCard, and Mr. Cummings 
did the cooking, and a very good cook he is too. The charges at 
this camp are the same as at the Middle Dam, $2.00 per day. 

A few years ago, the lumber company employed a cook here 
who was a character in his way. He was a French Canadian, 
Joseph Bourgogue by name, and was a splendid cook. The writer 
remembers one never-to-be-forgotten Sunday, when in company 
with four other gentlemen, we rowed to the Upper Dam from the 
Richardson Farm, where we were " camping-out," and ordered 
Joe to get us up a dinner. The meal was furnished, Joe intend- 
ing it also for the men who were working about the Dam. Our 
party sat down to the table, and made such havoc with the eat- 
ables, as to astonish Joe, who soon began to cry out " Sacres!'' 
from between his set teeth at each new order. The climax was 
reached when we went to feed a dog accompanying us. Witli 
horror depicted on his countenance, Joe rushed to the table, and 
exclaimed — " Mon Dieu ! " Don't feed de dog, my men have no 
had their dinner yet! " and laughing we left the table. 

In making a trip across the lakes some years ago, Theodore 
Winthrop fell in with '* Joe," and thus relates his experience : 

" Our new friends, luxurous fellows, had been favored by Fate 
with a French-Canadian cook, himself a Three of Frbres Provin- 
ciaux. Such was his reputation. We saw by the eye of him, 



RANGE LEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 41 

and by his nose, formed for comprehending fragrances, and by 
the lines of refined taste converging from his whole face towards 
his mouth, that he was one to detect and sniff gastronomic possi- 
bilities in the humblest materials. Joseph Bourgogne looked the 
cook. His phiz gave us faith in him : eyes small and discrimin- 
inating ; nose upturned, nostrils expanded and receptive ; mouth 
saucy in the literal sense. His voice, moreover, was a cook's, — 
thick in articulation, dulcet in tone. He spoke as if he deemed 
that a throat was created for better uses than laboriously manu- 
facturing words, — as if the object of the mouth were to receive 
tribute, not to give commands, — as if that pink stalactite, his 
palate, were more used by delicacies entering, than by rough 
words or sorry sighs going out of the inner caverns. 

"When we find the right man in the right place, our minds are 
at ease. The future becomes satisfactory as the past. Anticipa- 
tion is glad certainty, not anxious doubt. Trusting our gastro- 
nomic welfare fully to this great artist, we tried for fish below the 
dam. Only petty fishlings, weighing ounces, took the bit between 
their teeth. "We therefore doffed the fisherman and donned the 
artist and poet, and chased our own fancies down the dark whirl- 
pooling river, along its dell of evergreens, now lurid with the last 
glows of twilight. Iglesias and I continued dreamily gazing down 
the thoro'fare towards Molly chunkamug only a certain length of 
time. Man keeps up his highest elations hardly longer than a 
danscuse can poise in a pose. To be conscious of the highest 
beauty demands an involuntary intentness of observation so fan- 
atically eager that presently we are prostrated and need stimu- 
lants. And just as we sensitively felt this exhaustion and this 
need, we heard a suggestive voice calling us from the front-door 
of the mansion-house of Damville, and " Supper " was the cry. 

A call to the table may quell and may awaken romance. "When, 
in some abode of poetized luxury, the "silver knell" sounds 
musically six, and a door opens toward the glitter that is not 
pewter and Wedgewood, and, with a being fair and changeful as a 
sunset cloud upon my arm, I move under the archway of blue 
curtains toward the asphodel and a nectar, then, Reader! 
Friend ! romance crowds into my heart, as color and fragrance 



42 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

crowd into a rose-bud. Joseph Bourgogne, cook of Damville on 
Moosetocmaguntic, could not oflFer us such substitute for aesthetic 
emotions. But his voice of an artist created a winning picture 
half veiled with mists, evanescent and affectionate, such as linger 
fondly over Pork-and-Beans. 

Fancied joy soon to become fact. "VVe entered the barrack. 
Beneath its smoky roof-tree was a pervading aroma ; near the cen- 
tre of that aroma, a table dim with wefts of incense ; at the inner- 
most centre of that aroma and that incense, and whence those 
visible and viewless fountains streamed, with their source, — a 
Dish of Pork-and-Beans. 

Topmostly this. There were lesser viands, buttresses to this 
towering triumph. Minor smokes from minor censers. A circle 
of little caterlings about the great crater, — of little fiery cones 
about that great volcanic dome in the midst, unopened, and burst- 
ing ^Yith bounty. We sat down, and one of the red-shirted boldly 
crushed the smoking dome. The brave fellow plunged in with a 
spoon and heaped our plates. 

^ jjT-wre we had deduced Joseph Bourgogne's results from in- 
spection of Joseph. Now we could reason back from one ezperi- 
mentum crucis cooked by him. Effect and cause were worthy of 
each other. 

The average world must be revenged upon Genius. Greatness 
must be punished by itself or another. Joseph Bourgogne was 
no exception to the laws of misery of Genius. He had a dis- 
tressing trait, whose exhibition tickled the dura ilia of the reapers 
of the forest. Joseph, poet-cook, was sensitive to new ideas. 
This sensitiveness to the peremptory thought made him the slave 
of the wags of Damville. Whenever he had anything in his 
hands, at a stern, quick command he would drop it nervously. 
Did he approach the table with a second dish of pork-and-beans, 
a yellow dish of beans, browned delicately as a Sevres vase, then 
would some full-fed rogue, waiting until Joseph was bending over 
some devoted head, say sharply, " Drop that, Joseph ! " — where- 
upon down went the dish and contents, emporridging the poll antl 
person of the luckless weight beneath. Always, were his burden 
pitcher of water, armful of wood, axe dangerous to toes, mirror, 



RANGELET AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 43 

or pudding, still followed the same result. And when the poet- 
cook had done the mischief, he would stand shuddering at his 
work of ruin, and sigh, and curse liis too sensitive nature." 

Several very fine excursions may be made from the Upper Dam. 
Take your boat at the landing near Betton's, and pull up to the 
mouth of the little trout stream at the head of the lake, a dis- 
tance of three miles, then a tramp through the woods of three 
miles, brings you to 

a pearl in the heart of the wilderness. Its situation is romantic, 
lying as it does at the base of Mount Observatory, whose wood- 
ed crest towers for 1500 feet above it. A little further south, Az- 
iscoiios Mountain raises its bare and ragged top still higher, its 
formation, color, and general appearance, strongly resembling 
Mount Washington. 

Several small islands in the pond add materially to its beauty. 
The shores are heavily wooded, thus forming an excellent cover 
for game ; deer and caribou may always be found there by a person 
who is at all familiar with hunting. A large number of deer 
were shot on the shore of this pond last summer. They are hunt- 
ed at night, with a boat, in which is a torch, securely fastened at 
the bow, which throws a light, that attracts the curiosity of the 
deer, until the hunter has a chance to fire. Mr. Betton shot a 
very pretty fawn here last fall. 

From Richardson's Pond to the top of Aziscohos Mountain 
is only five miles, and the magnificent view to be obtained from its 
summit well repays any person for the toil and time spent in mak- 
ing the ascent. To the north-east the whole lake country is 
spread before you like a map, and Deer Mountain, East and 
"West Kexnebago Mountains, loom up like sentinels on duty. 
To the west the Magalloway Settlement lies almost beneath you, 
and some twenty miles north-west the ragged walls of Dixvillb 
Notch conceal from your sight the village of Colebrook, which 
lays just beyond. South and south-east, you obtain a view of the 
Richardson Lakes and Lake Umbagoo, the White Mountain 
Range, with towns and villages dotting the landscape here and 



44 


FARRAR'S 


ILLUSTRATED GUIDE 


TO 


there. In fact 


you obtain a 


charming and varied view which ever 


way you 


turn. 












In order to give our 


readers an idea of the 


weather at the Up- 1 


per Dam 


in summer, ^ 


ve give 


below a copy of the weather record | 


of 1875, 


for w 


hich we are 


indebted to Mr 


. Samu 


el Betton, of 


Camp Bellevue 


it being the 


' official record ' 


' of the 


Camp. The 


dates are 


given 


from July 28th, the day that Mr. Betton went into 1 


camp, up 


to the 18th 


of September, the last 


day that the author j 


spent at the Upper Dam. 












Mean 








Date. 




Temperature. 


Wind 




Weather. 


July 28 




62 


deg. 


N. W. 




Clear 


" 29 




54 


<( 


w. s. 


W. 


<( 


- 30 




58 


a 


s. w. 




(( 


" 31 




48 


" 


N. W. 




(< 


Aug. 1 




47 


'' 


N. W. 




<< 


" 2 




45 


<< 


S. W. 




<( 


'' 3 




46 


" 


N. E. 




Bain 


" 4 




47 


'< 


S. W. 




Clear 


" 5 




60 


" 


N. W. 




Rain 


" 6 




60 


" 


s. w. 




Clear 


u 7 




62 


(< 


s. w. 




Squally 


" 8 




62 


" 


S. Y/. 




Clear 


" 9 




65 


<' 


S. W. 




<< 


- 10 




54 


" 


N. W. 




K 


" 11 




62 


ti 


s. w. 




Over Cast 


" 12 




62 


li 


s. w. 




u 


- 13 




60 


'' 


s. w. 


Rain 


Over Cast 


-.14 




62 


(( 


N. W. 


Bain and Clear | 


" 15 




56 


t( 


N. W. 




<' 


" 16 




67 


<< 


S. W. 




(I 


- 17 




62 


(I 


S. W. 




u 


" 18 




61 


<< 


N. E. 


Bain 


Over Cast 


" 19 




62 


(< 


N. W. 




Clear 


" 20 




62 


It 


s. w. 




«' 


- 21 




57 


<( 


s. w. 




<( 


'' 22 




64 


" 


N. W. 




<< 



RANGELET AND 


RICnARDSOX LAKES. 45 




Mean 








Date. 


Temperature. 


Wind. 




Weather. 


Aug. 23 


43 deg. 


N. W. 




Clear 


" 24 


42 " 


S. W. 




" 


- 25 


47 " 


S. W. 




" 


" 26 


49|" 


S. 




" 


" 27 


51 " 


s. w. 




(< 


" 28 


50 " 


w. 




" 


" 20 


52 " 


N. AV. 




<( 


" 30 


54 " 


N. W. 




" 


" 31 


54 " 


s. w. 




<( 


Sept. 1 


54 " 


s. w. 




<< 


" 2 


55 " 


s. w. 




(< 


" 3 


68 - 


N. W. 




" 


" 4 


59 " 


s. 




<< 


" 5 


44 - 


N. W. 




(< 


" 6 


56 " 


N. W. 




" 


" 7 


52 " 


N. W. 




Cloudy 


" 8 


50 " 


s. w. 


Rain 


and Cloudy 


" 9 


51 " 


s. w. 




Clear 


" 10 


64 '' 


N. W. 




Rain 


" 11 


36 " 


N. W. 




Clear 


" 12 


40 " 


S. 




Cloudy 



- 13 48 " N. W. Clear 

- 14 46 '« N. AV. 

- 15 48 " S. W. 

" 16 50 " N. E. Rain 

- 17 44 '« N. E. " . 
"18 35 " N. W. Snow and Cloudy 

During this period the lowest point to which the thermometer 
fell at 8 A. M., was 35 degrees. The highest to which it rose at 
noon was 85 degrees ; during the last of August and first of Sep- 
tember, it was pleasant for nineteen consecutive days. 

The route over the lakes above the Upper Dam, we shall de- 
scribe in the following pages under the head of The Upper 
Route. 



CHAPTER IX. 

THE UPPER ROUTE. 



4xiiim 'go^ton U gUilxp, ^niu. 




jAKE the cars at the Eastern Railroad Depot, and 
on arrival at Portland your ear is transferred to 
i}^" the Maine Central train, thus enabling you to 
reach Farmington Avithout change of cars. You can 
also go to Portland by Boston and Maine Railroad, 
or boat, as previously stated, and change to Maine Cen- 
Q^ tral train on arrival at Portland, which leaves Portland 
for Farmington at 1,40 P. M. The distance from Portland to 
Farmington is 90 miles, and you pass through Cumberland, Dan- 
ville Junction, Auburn, Lewiston, Leeds Junction, Strickland's 
Ferry, Livermore Falls, North Jay, Wilton, arriving at Farming- 
ton at G.35 P. M. At the depot you are met by the stages, which 
take you up to the Forest House, a first-class hotel, where you 
procure an excellent supper for fifty cents. 

This house is kept by Mr. J. S. Milliken, an obliging and at- 
tentive landlord. As the ride from Boston is quite tiresome, some 
may prefer to stop over night at the Forest House, where they 
will be furnished good accommodation, and resume their trip to 
the lake, the next morning. Private teams will be furnished to 
those who wish to travel this way by Messrs. D. Clark & Son, 
proprietors of the stage line, at reasonable prices. 

Farmington is too well-known to the general public to need an 
extended notice from our pen. It is very pleasantly located, the 

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RANGELEY Al^D UtCnARDSOK LAKES. 47 

scenery about it is beautiful, and the find drives in the vicinity 
■will enable the stranger to spend a few days to advantagCj if they 
have the time to spare. 

Between Farmington and Phillips there is an excellent stage- 
line owned and run by Messrs. D. Clark & Son, who have been 
established on this route the last fifteen years. After supper at 
the hotel, one of their comfortable coaches is found ready at the 
door for passengers, and you embark for Phillips, 18 miles dis- 
tant. 

Leaving the hotel your route lies over the main road, and after 
riding a short distance, you wind around the base of Powder 
House Hill and ascending a sightly eminence, you have one of 
the finest views to be met with in this country. Before you the 
Sandy River Valley unfolds its charming views, like some pano- 
rama, and its beautiful pictures are well calculated to attract the 
eye, and please the taste of the traveler. 

To the north-west. Mount Blue is seen, 2,804 feet high, tower- 
ing far above the valley, a striking feature of the landscape. This 
mountain is situated in the adjoining town of Avon, and is the 
first land seen by the mariner when approaching the coast of 
Maine. On your right, in a slightly north-east direction, bold 
and striking in appearance, lay the New Vineyard range of 
mountains. Beyond and above them, a lofty peak known as 
Mount Abram, lifts its head to the clouds, which frequently 
descend far below its summit. To the west of this the Saddle- 
back range runs for several miles. Mount Saddleback is one 
of the loftiest mountains in New England, and is second only to 
one in Maine, Mount Katahdin, which is several hundred feet 
higher. 

Continuing on you reach Backus' Corner, where years ago 
stood an old store, a loafing place for the surrounding villagers, 
where many a glass of gin and water was served out to thirsty 
souls, before the Maine liquor law was thought of. The building 
is now gone, but in front of where it stood, is an old stone post, in 
which is chiselled a decanter and tumbler, and the date, July 4, 
1888, a lasting tribute to the memory of the departed dealer in 
Santa Cruz. 



48 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

About a mile further on we pass tlarough a thriving little vil- 
lage called Fairbanks' Mills, also known as jforth Farmington. 

The road now bears to the left, and you cross the Sandy River 
by a covered bridge, your route laying along the valley many 
miles. At this point, whichever way you turn, the views of 
mountain and intervale are positively charming. 

Continuing up the valley the scenery grows wilder and more 
picturesque, and some miles beyond we reach a queer crook on the 
left of the road, at the foot of the Day Mountains known locally 
as the " Devil's Elbow." Along here for half a mile the mountain 
descends to the river, there being just room at the base of the 
mountain to build the road. It is an uncomfortably narrow place 
for two teams to meet. There is quite a romance connected with 
this locality. 

Here for years lived an old Indian by the name of Pierpont, 
who in his younger days had deserted from his tribe, and strag- 
gled down to this point from Canada. His cabin stood at the foot 
of the mountain, a few rods from the road, and although it has 
long since disappeared, an old willow planted by the Indian when 
he first settled here, still stands as a monument to his memory, 
and in a storm its branches chant a dirge to his spirit, at rest we 
hope, in the happy hunting grounds of his belief. While living 
here he was always on good terms with the white settlers, but 
when his daughter died in mid winter, and none of the pale fac-"* 
called upon him to express their sympathy, his too sensitive «(/ul 
was hurt by their neglect, and burying the body in the snoAv un- 
til spring, he took it on his back and departed for Canada, and 
this was the last seen of the old red skin. When old Pierpont 
lived here he always had plenty of lead for his own use, and often 
sold it to his white friends, and it is supposed by many that some- 
where on Day Mountains is a lead mine. This tract of land has 
lately been sold to a Farmington gentleman, for quite a sum of 
money on account of its supposed mineral wealth. A fine view of 
these mountains may be obtained from the road near the house 
where the stage horses are changed. And by the way, we have a 
ludicrous bear story to relate in connection with the "Devil's 
Elbow." 




CHAPTER X. 

N THE morning, Mr. H. T. Kimball's comfort- 
able stages leave the Barden House at half-past 
seven, for Greenvale, eighteen miles distant. 
Fare, $2.00. Parties who wish to go in a pi'ivate team, 
can procure one from Mr. Kimball at a reasonable 
price. 

The road follows the Sandy River Valley the most 
of the way, and six miles from Phillips we pass 
through the little village of Madrid, crossing the river at this 
point, A few miles beyond, the road crosses a high range of land 
known as Beech Hill, which is one of the spurs of Mount Sau- 
i^LEBACK, and is about twelve hundred feet above Phillips. From 
tii§ top of this hill a magnificent view of the surrounding country 
may be obtained, including the Sandy River Valley and Ponds, 
and numerous mountain peaks and ranges. 

Descending the hill towards Greenvale, a short ride brings you 
to the Sandy River Ponds, all laying near each other, on the 
right side of the road. Passing these you come to Long Pond, the 
source of the Androscoggin. It is only a stone's thi'ow between 
Long Pond and Sandy River Ponds, and thus the Androscoggin 
and Kennebec Rivers come within an ace of being connected. In 
all of these ponds and streams along the road, the trout-fishing in 
the summer is excellent, and one can stop if they are going by 
private conveyance, and catch a string of fish to take along M'ith 
them. 

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52 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

Continuing on we reach the head of Rangeley Lake, which is 
1512 feet above tide water, and the stage stops at the Greenvale 
House, a well-kept and comfortable hotel, owned by Mk. H. T. 
KniBALL, who is always attentive to the well-fare of his guests. 
The time from Phillips to Greenvale is four hours. 

The rooms are all well furnished, and as good a table set at this 
house as at any in the Lake Region. Mr. Kimball has a good liv- 
ery stable, and persons who wish to spend a few days here, can 
obtain teams to take them in any direction. 

The head of Rangeley Lake, near Kimball's, is noted for the 
excellence of its spring fishing. The largest trout that have ever 
been caught in any of the Upper Lakes, were caught in the 
Rangeley LAKe. 

A pleasant excursion may be made from here up to Kennebago 
Lake, eleven miles distant ; this is one of the prettiest lakes in 
Maine, and furnishes excellent trout fishing. 

At the Greenvale House, Mr. Kimball will provide you with 
an excellent dinner, at the moderate charge of fifty cents. 

After dinner, you embark on the jaunty little steamer, Molly- 
Chunkamunk, Capt. C. W. Howard, which leaves Kimball's 
daily at 2 P. M., for the Mountain Vieav House, at Rangeley 
Outlet, touching at Rangeley " City" on the way. The distance 
down the lake is ten miles. 

The Mountain View House has been built the past season, by 
Mr. H. T. Kimball, and is a great improvement over " Soule's 
Camp," which has been united with it ; the house as it now stands 
is owned eiitirely by Mr. Kimball, and is well appointed in all re- 
spects. It contains a dining room, 24 feet long, an office, sitting 
room, and twenty sleeping rooms. The rooms are all lathed and 
plastered, and the house contains excellent accommodation for 
ladies. It is two stories high, commands a fine view of the lake, 
and directly opposite, old Bald Mountain keeps watch and ward 
over it. The house presents an attractive appearance from the 
steamer as it approaches the wharf, and its sixty foot piazza, fur- 
nishes an excellent place for a promenade, or a chance to sit and 
chat, and enjoy the invigorating air and beautiful scenery. The 
terms at this house are $2.00 per day. The management of the 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 53 

liouse is in charge of Mrs. Soule, a lady favorably known to the 
habitues of this lake, and under whose care guests will receive 
every comfort. A large number of row boats arc kept at this 
place to let, and may be obtained from Mr. George Soule, who is 
one of the oldest guides about the lake country. 

Now that a first-class hotel has been erected here, families will 
find this a very desirable place in which to spend the summer, as 
numerous excursions may be made from the hotel in all directions. 
The placing of a steamer on the Great Lake, enables parties to 
visit CupsuPTic, Bemis Stream, the Upper Dam, and other places 
of interest, and return to the Mountain View House the same 
day 

Some of the best fishing places near the Hotel arc over to the 
South Bog, at the Dam, and in the lake at the outlet. 

The Mountain View House is kept open from June 1st to 
October 1st. 

June and September are the two best months for fishing here, 
although plenty of trout may be found in July and August. 

Bald Mountain which stands directly opposite the Mountain 
YiEW House commands a fine view of the surrounding country. 
Its ascent is not very difficult, and the beautiful landscape, it over- 
looks, will well repay any one for the time and trouble spent in 
making it. A guide is not really necessary, although perhaps it 
would be better to take one with you. 

Pennock's Camp on the opposite side of the outlet from Kim- 
ball's, is owned by the Oquossoc Angling Association. 

Lake Point Cottage, the property of Theodore Page, Esq., is 
very prettily situated on a little point that makes into the lake be- 
tween the Mountain View House and Pennock's. 

The " City," as the village of Rangeley is called, is three miles 
beyond Kimball's, and sets on the shore of the lake near the north- 
east arm. 

Rangeley is quite a village, it containing about twenty dwell- 
ing-houses, two stores, a post-office, carriage shop, two black- 
smith's shops, a boat builder's shop, a saw mill, shoe shop, and 
hotel, known as the Rangeley House, kept by Mr. E. Hinkley. 
Ground was broken here last September for a new and larger 



54 RANG EL EY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 



hotel, which is to be eligibly situated on high land, overlooking 
the lake, and it is expected to have the house finished in time for 
the travel this season. 

The town of Ptangeley was named by a '< squire " from England, 
lie bought the tract, named it, inhabited several years, a popular 
squire-arch, and then returned to merry England. The local gos- 
sip does not reveal any cause for Mr. Kangeley's fondness for con- 
trasts and exile. It is a great place for horse-flesh, and some of 
the finest trotters in the state were raised in or about Rangeley. 

Mr. L. H. Tibbetts, the boat builder at Rangeley, is the origina- 
tor of the celebrated "Indian Ptock" boat, which is superior to 
anything we have ever seen in the way of a wooden boat. For 
travel and pleasure on these lakes, they are unsurpassed. The 
model is very fine, they are easy rowing, fast, stiff, and are safe in 
any blow you may be caught in on the lakes, and that is saying a 
good deal, for it blows sometimes as if Old Boreas himself were 
at the bellows. The original price of these boats was $60. each, 
but the pi'ice is now reduced to $50., and any person who wants a 
boat to use on the lakes, cannot do better, than to give Mr. Tib- 
betts an order. 

The sail across Rangeley Lake is delightful, especially at the 
time we made the trip, one lovely September afternoon, about sun- 
down, last season. As the boat steamed out from the shore, the 
sun was slowly setting behind a range of hills, throwing a broad 
flame of golden light far across the transparent waters of the lake ; 
the moon had just arisen, and from its full round disc came a 
silvery gleam of light, that danced across the rippling water, just 
rufled by the expiring wind, and blended with the dying sun- 
beams. The efi'ect was magnificent, and the additional beauty of 
cloud and mountain, seemed scarcely needed, to charm the eye 
and ravish the sense of the beholder. It was a scene long to be 
remembered. 

The course taken by the steamer carries you past Ram Island, 
which is seen to the left in our engraving, thence across the lake, 
by South Boa Island, and under the base of Bald Mountain, 
bringing up at the little wharf in front of Camp Henry. The fare 
across the lake by the steamer is $1.00. 




CHAPTER XI. 

IlHH0cIetj Outlet U gUxmt lorfe, nU §U0I^ d^ou. 

ONTINXJING on, you cross the " carry" from 
the "outlet" to Indian Rock, walking a dis- 
tance of two miles, your luggage if you have 
any being hauled on a team. Here you reach 
Camp Kennebago, the head-quarters of the Oquos- 
soc Angling Association, which sets on rising 
ground, a few rods from the junction of the Kenne- 
bago and Rangeley streams. This camp is kept 
open from June to October, and is under the charge of Mr. C. T. 
Richardson. 

Many years ago an old hermit by the name of Smith camped at 
Indian Rock, and cleared up a small space of land. lie after- 
wards sold out his interest in the place to Mr. Richardson, who 
built a rough camp for the accommodation of fishermen, which 
still sets near the river. Mr. Richardson after some years dis- 
posed of his interest in the place to the Oquossoc Angling Asso- 
ciation, who built the fine camp now used by the members, and 
made many valuable improvements on the ground. Mr. Richard- 
son was engaged by the Club as Superintendent, which position 
he has since held, at a salary of $G0O per year. 

The Oquossoc Angling Association was incorporated Feb. 5th, 
1870, and now numbers some seventy members. The value of 
their property and improvements at Camp Kennebago, is about 
$20,000. The Association own several buildings beside their 
large camp, which is a building 40x100 feet ; they also own sev- 
enteen boats. The meetings of the Association are held at their 
rooms in New York, at No. 10 Warren Street. Geo. Sheppard 
Page, of Stanley, N. J., is President; John H. Kimball, of Bath, 

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56 FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

Me., Vice President; Lewis B. Reed, Jr., of New York City, Sec- 
retary ; and R. C. Allertox, of New York City, Treasurer. 

All fishing and shooting by members of the Association is con- 
ducted strictly in accordance with the game and fish laws of 
Maine, and the Association has been largely instrumental since 
its organization in preventing the breaking of the fish laws by 
wandering fishermen, and others who have no regard in the pres- 
ervation of the fishing. 

There are good accommodations for ladies at Camp Kennebago 
during the months of July and August, as at that time there are 
very few members of the Association in Camp. The regular rate 
of board in the Camp is $2.00 per day. Guides' board, (which is 
always paid by the party engaging the guide) $1.00 per day. 
Mr. Richardson, the Superintendent, will furnish guides at $2.00 
per day, and the celebrated " Indian Rock " boats, at 50 cents 
per day. 

We present our readers with two views of Camp K^innebago. 
The first is made from the " Rock," showing the Camp in the dis- 
tance. The second is an interior, showing the main appartment 
of the building, which is used for a sleeping room and sitting 
room. This is a very comfortable room, with a row of beds on 
each side, a long table in the middle, and an immense fire place 
in one corner, which is capable of holding half a cord of wood at 
a time, and is of itself quite a curiosity. Books, papers and a 
cabinet organ, help the members to while away the time in un. 
pleasant weather. The dining room opens out of the large room, 
and tables can be set for about forty people at once. 

In the month of June there is considerable trolling for trout on 
the Mooselucmagiintic Lake. 

Leaving the hospitable roof of Camp Kennebago, you embark 
in one of the Indian Rock row boats, in charge of a guide, and 
glide swiftly down the stream, formed by the junction of the 
Rangeley and Kennebago, and enter the Cupsuptic Lake, which 
is 1486 feet above tide water. There are several fine places for 
fishing on the river, between the camp and the lake. Another ex- 
cellent place for trout, is Sandy Point near the mouth of the 
river. 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON' LAKES. 49 

About fifteen years ago, the editor of the Farmington Chronicle 
was visiting Phillips. He had gone up one Saturday night to 
stop over Sunday, and a large Newfoundland dog he owned had 
followed unbeknown to him. The evening was very sultry, and 
as the dog was large and heavy, he became so tired when he 
reached the *' Devil's Elbow," that he lay down in the road to 
rest. Soon after, some cowardly ignoramus approaching, discov- 
ered the dog, which he took for a bear. He immediately returned 
to a house and gave the alarm, and meeting the stage, that was 
also stopped. A band of five or six men were raised, and armed 
with pitchforks, guns, and a small rifled cannon, they marched in 
military array to do battle with the ferocious monster of the forest. 
Arriving within gunshot, the word to fire was given, and in a mo- 
ment more the poor dog died riddled with bullets, and the heroes 
of the occasion rushed forward in triumph to view their conquered 
foe, wishing to take his body to the village, as a trophy of their 
victory. When they found it was only a dog, they looked de- 
cidedly sheepish, and the leader of the enterprise might have 
been knocked over with a feather. The story was too good to 
keep, it found its way into the papers, and for several years, the 
parties who shot the dog, didn't hear the last of the '' long-tailed 
bear." 

"Winding around the "Devil's Elbow," you have a striking view 
of the mountain, which here rises almost perpendicularly above 
the road, for several hundred feet. On the other side of the 
mountain, about a mile from the road, is a pond where is excel- 
lent trout fishing. 

A few miles beyond, you diverge from the main road, to visit 
the post-office at Strong. Here the Saxdy Eiver is crossed by 
means of a fine suspension-bridge, erected about ten years ago. 
Strong is a smart little place, and contains several very fine 
houses for a farming country. An excelsior factory furnishes the 
principal industry. After leaving the mail, the river is re-crossed, 
and we continue our ride along the main road. 

Arriving at Piiillii's, the stage draws up in front of the Bar- 
den House, and you meet with a hearty welcome from Mr. Sam- 
uel Farmer, the pleasant and genial host, who always does his 



50 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

best to make his guests feel at liome, and succeeds so admirably, 
that many of them are sorry when they leave. If the evening is 
cool, a blazing fire in the open firc-j^lace, throws a cheerful glow 
and comfortable heat about the room. 

The Barden House is well-furnished, and run in good shape, 
and the rooms are provided with spring beds and hair mat- 
tresses, and the tired traveler retires to rest, sure of a comfortable 
night's sleep. 

The fare from Farmington to Phillips, is $1.50. Lodging and 
breakfast at the Barden House will cost you $1.00. The regular 
terms for board at this house are $2.00 per day. A telegraph 
line, a private enterprise of the citizens, has been built from Far- 
mington to Phillips the past summer, thus bringing it into imme- 
diate connection with Boston and New York. The time from Far- 
mington to Phillips by stage is three hours. 

There is another good hotel in Phillips known as the Elmwood 
House, pleasantly situated on the main street. It is kept by Mr. 
E. D. Prescott. 

Persons having leisure to spend a few days or weeks in Phil- 
lips, will find many places of interest to attract their attention. 
About four miles from the Barden House, there is quite a curi- 
osity in the shape of an immense granite bowlder, about fifty feet 
high, one hundred and twenty-five feet through, and four hundred 
feet around the base. A singular fact in connection with this rock 
that on the land where it sits there are no rocks or ledges, it being 
the only rock in the vicinity. How it came there is a mystery. 
There are two mineral springs within a mile of tlie house, whose 
waters have proven vei-y efficacious to 'nvnlids. The brook trout- 
ing in the vicinity of Phillips is unsurpassed, and all necessary 
information in regard to the streams and ponds may be obtained 
of Mr. Farmer. 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 57 

The next point of interest is Bugle Cove, on Lake Mooseluc- 
MAGuxTic, five miles from Camp Kennebago, where is fine fishing. 

The distance from tlie mouth of tlie river to the head of Cupsup- 
Tic Lake is five miles, and the Cupsuptio River which empties 
into the head of the lake is navigable for boats, for five miles 
farther, the stream being free from rapids and falls. 

There is no " carry " between Cupsuptio and Mooselucmagun- 
Tic Lake, the two sheets of water being connected by a strip of 
■' narrows," and thus you have one unbroken expanse of water 
fur a distance of more than twenty miles, situated in the midst of 
a vast wilderness, and surrounded on all sides by hills and moun- 
tains, many of which are grand and picturesque. 

A local tradition explains the elongated name of this lake as 
follows : A hunter who was out after moose met with such poor 
success, that he almost famished. He said, "I had been four 
days without game, and naturally without anything to eat except 
pine-cones and green chestnuts. There Avas no game in the forest. 
The trout would not bite, for I had no tackle or hook. I was 
starving. I sat down, and rested my trusty but futile rifle against 
a fallen tree. Suddenly I heard a tread, turned my head, saw a 
Moose, — took — my — gun, — tick ! he was dead. I was saved. 
I feasted, and in gratitude named the lake Moosetookmyguntick." 
The name has undergone some modifications since its origin, but 
it cannot be misunderstood. 

On the way to Bugle Cove, you pass Frye's Camp, which is 
pleasantly situated on t>'» left hand shore of the lake near the 
water. 

Bugle Cove, formerly cV.lled "Echo Cove," is remarkable for 
its wonderful echo, and for the excellence of its trout fishing. 
According to our ideas it is also one of the prettiest places on the 
great lake. 

R. G. Allerton, Esq., of New York City, has a camp at this 
place, known as Allerton Lodge. It has been built about two 
years and is one of the finest camps in the lake region. Its situa- 
tion is most romantic, setting as it does on a huge rock, which 
rises abruptly from the water to a height of fifty feet, and com- 
manding a fine view of the Avidest part of the lake. Directly be- 



58 FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

hind it, Bald Mountain rears its thickly wooded and precipitous 
sides to a height of 1000 feet. From the piazza of the house, a 
fine view is obtaincil of the Bemis Mountain Range, the Ele- 
phant's Hump, being one of the prominent landmai-ks. This 
range of mountains is about twelve miles southeast from the lodge. 
Looking westerly across the lake, the frowning peak of Aziscoiios 
is seen, towering above the other mountains by several hundred 
feet. From its summit a magnificent view of the lake country 
may be obtained. 

From Bugle Cove to Brandy Point is the widest part of the 
lake, and is a distance of about six miles. Above Brandy Point, 
on the western side of the lake, are some forty or fifty small is- 
ands, which materially add to the beauty of that locality. From 
Bugle Cove to the Scow Landing at the Upper Dam is about eight 
miles, and from Brandy Point to the Upper Dam about two 
miles. 

At Bugle Cove last September, a son of Jerry Ellis, wlio has 
charge of Allerton Lodge, caught a trout a short distance from 
the boat landing, that was twenty-four inches long, six and a-half 
inches wide, two and a-half inches thick, and weighed eight 
pounds, and yet Brother Murray says there is no trout fishing in 
Maine. 




CHAPTER XII. 

-EAVING Bugle Cove, you proceed down the 
lake, making a sort of detour, to visit Camp 
Bema, at the mouth of Bemis Stream. The dis- 
tance is 12 miles, and the sail is lovely. You pass 
Long Point, or the Cape, as it is sometimes called, 
on the left, turning into the Gut, with Gut or 
Student Island on your right ; pulling through 
this strait, which is thickly sprinkled with rocks, you reach a 
magnificent opening known as Bema Bat. Continuing on you 
pass Tooth aker's Island, which is over a mile long, and on 
whose soil some immense trees have grown. A few years ago a 
large gang logged on this island all winter, and some of the largest 
logs were cut that ever grew in the state. There has also been 
considerable logging done at different times on Gut Island. 

On the left shore of the bay, opposite Toothaker's Island, 
there is an immense rock, in which is quite a cave, making it 
worth a visit from the curious. At the foot of the bay, the Bemis 
Stream empties into the lake, and here is a splendid sand beach, 
semi-circular in shape, and over a mile in extent. 

Camp Bema, which consists of nine log cabins all in a row, 
stands a few rods from the shore, facing west, and commands a 
fine landscape view. On the right, Bald Mountain is just vis- 
ible in the distance, its crest appearing above several lower hills 
that intervene. On the left, the Bemis Mountain Range, stretches 
away for miles, and directly in front, is the vast expanse of water, 
with Toothaker's Island and Gut Island prominent, and far be- 
yond are the mountains that lay along the Magalloway River. 

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60 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

Camp Bema is owned by Messrs. George Sheppard Page, L. L. 
Crounse, and H, M. Hutchinson, who spend several weeks at this 
charming place, each year during the fishing season. 

These gentlemen lease two townships of the lumbering com- 
pany, and thus are secure from disagreeable neighbors. They 
are very much interested in fish breeding, and three miles from 
their camp, up the Bemis Stream, they have built a hatching 
house, and had several breeding ponds constructed, where last 
year, (1875) were spawned 250,000 trout. We saw several of the 
trout, a year old, which were about six inches long. The fish 
culture here has been under the charge of Henry 0. Stanley, 
Esq., the Assistant Fish Commissioner of Maine, who has had ex- 
cellent luck, as from 95 to 98 per cent, of the trout spawn propo- 
gated, became fish. 

During the spring and fall the fishing is good at Bemis, but 
there is no part of the summer, when you cannot catch fish 
enough to eat. The time for the appearance of the trout varies, 
some years they come several weeks earlier than others. 

These gentlemen, as well as the Oquossoc Angling Association 
have been instrumental in preserving the fish, and seeing that the 
laws are properly enforced. It w^as formerly the habit of local 
fishermen to come to Bemis in January and February, fish through 
the ice with set hooks, sometimes having as many as fifty hooks 
on one line. But this outrageous business was stopped, by sev- 
eral of the parties being caught and prosecuted, and fined quite 
heavily. A person who has no more principle than to fish in this 
manner, should be severely punished. 

Parties arc not allowed to camp at Bemis Stream without per- 
mission of the gentlemen leasing this land. 

The land through which the Bemis Stream flows, is flat for 
some little distance back from the lake, and in the spring, when 
the gates are down the water flows back a long way, and the mouth 
of the stream, and the sand beach are completely covered. 



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CHAPTER XIII. 



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E NOW leave Bemts Stream for the Upper 
Dam, a distance of seven miles. In going to 
Scow Landing, you pass Toohhakeu's Is- 
land on your right, and reaching the main 
portion of the lake again, yovi have a fine 
view of several of the highest mountains in 
that section of the country, among the most 
prominent of which are Deer Mountain, 
East and "West Kennebago, Aziscoiios, Od- 
servatory. Bald Head, the Saddle Back 
and Bemis Banges. 

On your way from Bemis to the Upper 
Dam, you pass several eligible places for 
camping, on the left shore of the lake, where wood and water arc 
plenty, and not a great way from good fishing ground. 

After getting fairly out of the bay, you turn to tlie left, and a 
two mile pull, brings you to Scow Landing. AValking about a 
quarter of a mile, you reach the Upper Dam Camp, which we have 
described in the " Middle Ptoute." 

Last year in September, when we visited the lakes there was a 
project being canvassed, which if carried through, would materi- 
ally reduce the distance and the time, to reach the Upper Dam 
by the *' Upper Boutc." The idea was to cut a road across the 
South Boo from Oquossoc to Mooselucmaguntic Lake, and place 

a steamer on the latter lake. Passengers by the " Upper Route," 

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FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 



could then take the steamer Molly-Chunkamunk at Greenvale, 
or the " City," (Rangeley,) and sail down the la^ to the South 
Bog Road, cross the " carry " in a team, the distance being about 
four miles, then take the steamer on the Great Lake, and run 
down to Scow Landing, making the trip from Kimball's to the 
Upper Dam in about two hours. Should this be done the route 
will be exceedingly popular. 





CHAPTER XIV. 



ROUTE VIA NORTH STRATFORD, 



(Utfl^lrfaafe, §ixm\k gotdt, mA (BvvoX. 



PORTLAND by boat or cars, as already described, 
thence by Grand Trunk Railroad to North Strat- 
ford, thence to Colebrook, Dixville Notch, and 
Errol Dam, by stage, thence by Steamer Diamond 
across Lake Umbagog to " Inlet," then row-boat up the 
river to "Five Mile Rapids," walk the carry, five miles 
to the Middle Dam. Time, two "days from Boston. 
Fare $13.00. 

This is a remarkably pleasant route, and costs but little more 
than the others. After passing Bethel, on your way North, many 
of the AVhite Mountain peaks are in sight from the train. At 
Gorham, parties whose objective point is Mount Washington, leave 
the cars, and take the stage for the Glen House, eight miles dis- 
tant. Mount Hayes, on the right of the railroad, is one of the 
finest mountains in the vicinity of Gorham, and its ascent from 
the village is comparatively easy. A fine view of Mount Carter, 
the Imp, and Mount Moriah is to be obtained from Gorham. 

The next station above Gorham is Berlin Falls, and here the 
Androscoggin River may be seen to its best advantage. Some of 
the finest rapids to be met with in New England are to be found 
here, and one can follow the river up or down for miles, and find 
a beautiful water view at every point. There is a good hotel in 
this locality, known as the Mount Forist House, where one may 
spend a few days pleasantly. 

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From Berlin, the road runs through Milan, West Milan, Stark, 
Groveton Junction, where the Boston, Concord and Montreal Rail- 
road connects with it, Stratford Hollow, Beatties, and North 
Stratford, our terminus by rail. 

The scenery the whole way is very fine, and tourists will find 
it to their advantage, to stop a few days at Colebrook, Dixville 
Notch, and Errol Dam, and improve the facilities offered in each 
of those locations for hunting and fishing. 

Parties wishing to stop at Errol will find an excellent hotel, 
about a mile from the dam, oh the main road from the Notch, 
pleasantly situated near the Androscoggin River. It is kept by a 
gentleman of long experience in the business, Mr. Wm. W. Bragg, 
and is known as Bragg' s Hotel. The terms are from $1.50 to 
$2.00 per day. There is a livery stable connected with the house, 
and teams can be hired at reasonable prices, enabling the tourist to 
take advantage of the many desirable drives in the vicinity. 
Pleasant excursions may also be made from here on the steamer 
Diamond, across Lake Umbagog, and up the Androscoggin and 
Magalloway Rivers. The trout fishing in this vicinity is excel- 
lent, and Mr. Bragg will inform you where you will meet with the 
best success in throwing a fly. 

The hotel at Errol has been enlarged and improved the past 
winter, with reference to the needs of tourists and fishermen 
the coming season, and those who avail themselves of Mr. Bragg' s 
hospitality, we feel assured will be well satisfied. 




CHAPTER XV. 

UMBAGOG AND RICHARDSON LAKES, 



Y THIS route one may leave Boston from Boston 
and Maine Depot at 7.30 A. M., or from Boston 
and Lowell Depot, Causeway street, at 8 A. M., pass- 
ing through Concord, Plymouth, Littleton and Lan- 
caster, arriving at Groveton Junction at 6.48 P. M., 
where connection is made with the Grand Trunk 
Railroad, arriving at North Stratford at 8.15 P. M. 
Or you may leave either of the depots mentioned above at 12 M., 
arriving at Plymouth at 5.30 P. M., stopping over night, and the 
next morning take the 7.35 A. M. train, passing through places 
previously mentioned, arriving at Groveton Junction at 12.35 P. 
M., and reach North Stratford at 1.20 P. M. Stages for Cole- 
brook connect with both the afternoon and evening train. This 
will be found a very pleasant route, equal to any of the others, 
and one of the interesting features is that you are in sight of some 
body of water, almost the entire distance to Groveton Junction- 
Among some of the rivei'S and lakes passed while riding over this 
route, may be mentioned the Charles and Mystic Rivers, the Mer- 
rimac, whose praises have been extolled by the poet "Whittier ; the 
Suncook and Winnepesaukee Rivei-s ; Lake Winnesquam, Little 
Bay, Lake Winnepesaukee, Waukawan Lake, Long Pond, Pemige- 
wasset, and Baker's Pavers ; the beautiful Connecticut, the bound- 
ary line between New Hampshire's rugged hills, and the green 
peaks of Vermont ; Wells, Ammonoosuc, and other smaller streams 
and ponds. The road also passes in sight of the falls at Lawrence, 
Lowell, Amoskeag, and Hooksett. 

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66 FARRAES ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

At Long Pond, the road runs across the base of Ragged Moun- 
tain, whose rocky sides have been levelled by blasting to allow 
passage of trains. 

The approach to Plymouth is very beautiful, the road following 
the Pemigewasset River, which flows tranquilly along, through 
lovely meadows, dotted here and there with graceful elms. On 
either side are wooded hills, which descend by easy grade to the 
valley below ; away in the distance you will notice the Franconia 
Mountains, forming a noble background to the picture. The train 
stops very near the Pemigewasset House, which is a first-class 
hotel, and under whose roof you will undoubtedly pass the night, 
if you have left Boston by the noon train. From Plymouth there 
is an excellent stage-route to the Franconia Mountains. 

From Plymouth the train runs through the valley of Baker's 
River, with nothing worthy of mention in sight, until you reach 
Warren ; five miles from this village is Mooselauke Mountain, 
4, GOO feet high, a fine view of which may be obtained from the 
right of the cars, going North. 

Beyond Wells River the route lies beside the Ammonoosuc for 
several miles. Passing Littleton, from which stages run to the 
Franconia Mountains, you continue on for seven miles, passing 
the Wing Road which here branches to the right, and extends to 
the foot of Mount Washington. The next place worthy of note 
on the main line is Whitefield, where extensive lumbering opera- 
tions are carried on. We now reach Lancaster, one of the pret- 
tiest villages in New Hampshire. A stage-route connects this 
place with Jefferson, eight miles distant. 

From Lancaster we continue on to Groveton Junction, where 
connection is made with the Grand Trunk Railroad for North 
Stratford and Colebrook. Tourists will find the Stratford 
Peaks, which are in this vicinity worthy of more than a passing 
notice. Bold, rugged and barren, these twin cones tower towards 
the blue sky, forming a pi'ominent feature of the landscape. 
The time by this route is two days from Boston. Fare $10.70. 



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CHAPTER XVI. 

FROM THE WHITE MOUNTAINS TO THE 
RANGELEY LAKE REGION, 

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E SHALL select as our point of departure, 
the Glen House at the foot of Mount Washing- 
ton, on the Eastern side of the mountains. 
Leaving the Glen at eight o'clock, A. M., a beau- 
tiful stage ride of eight miles brings you to Gorham, 
where you connect with the 7 o'clock up train 
^ from Portland. The fare from the Glen to Gorham 
is $2.00. 

Taking the cars, you pass rapidly through Berlin Falls, Milan, 
Stark, Groveton, Stratford Hollow, Beattics, to North Stratfoed, 
arriving at twenty minutes past one. Here you have dinner, and 
after dinner take the stage for Colebrook, 13 miles distant. A 
ride of two hours, and you reach the Parsons House, where you 
stop over night. 

The ride to Colebrook up the Connecticut, is really beautiful. 
From time to time a view of a broad intervale, with the glittering 
river sweeping through it in a stately curve, will make 3'ou regret 
that the horses Avcre not slower, that you might the more leisurely 
feast your eyes on the charming panorama unrolling before 3'ou. 
The next morning you continue your journey in one of Mr. Bai- 
ley's comfortable mountain wagons, for a distance of ten miles, 
reaching the Dix House, just at the edge of the Notch at ten 
o'clock. Or you may leave the Glen House in the afternoon, con- 
necting at Gorham with the 1.20 P. M. train from Portland, reach- 

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70 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

cut, a beautiful sheet of water, mother of the noble river which is 
the pride of New England. A tourist might spend a few days 
very profitably in exploring the novelties of the districts that 
lie around the Notch. On the face of this cliff, seen from be- 
low, some locate the usual Profile, without which a mountain pass 
is regarded as incomplete. 

After about an hour's stay upon the pinnacle, one should de- 
scend and ride through the pass to a flume just before the east- 
ern gateway is reached. Nearly opposite the entrance to the 
flume will be found a remarkably cold spring. On the opposite 
side of the road, in the woods, just beyond the Notch, there is a 
series of beautiful cascades, extending nearly a mile, surpassed 
in beauty and volume by none in the whole White Mountain 
region. 

The grand distinctive features of Dixville Notch are desolation 
and decay. How charming, then, the surprise, in passing 
through the Notch eastward, to ride out from its spiky teeth of 
slate into the most lovely plain, called " The Clear Stream Mea- 
dows," embosomed in mountains, luxuriantly wooded to the crown. 
It is something like descending from the desolation of the Alp§ 
into the foliage and beauty of Italy. The only house near was 
accidentally burned a few years since. The graves of the earliest 
settler and his wife are there, fenced off rudely, and overgrown 
with tall weeds which nature wears for them. How many of the 
great and wealthy of our land will find such a cemetery ? A 
mountain range for a monument ; a luxuriant valley for a grave ; 
such silence to sleep in as no Mt. Auburn can assure, and their 
story told to visitants from far-off portions of the land ! " 

Having spent a couple of days at Dixville Notch, you take a 
team at the Dix House at 11 in the morning, and drive easterly 
through the Notch, across the Clear Stream Meadows, and thence 
through a lovely country, a distance of 15 miles, arriving at the 
Errol Dam on the Andi-oscoggin River, at 4 o'clock, connecting 
with the little steamer " Diamond," to which you transfer your- 
self and sail up the river to the lake a distance of four miles, 
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er Route," reaching Middle Dam Camp about 7 o'clock in the 
evening. This is one of the finest trips for tourists in New Eng_ 
land, and we cannot too highly recommend it. The Profile at 
DixviLLE Notch is equal if not superior to the " Old Man of the 
Mountain," at Franconia, over which so many writers have grown 
enthusiastic, and the Flume and Cascades on the eastern side of 
the Notch, are equal to anything to be found in the White or Fran- 
conia Mountains, while the scenery along the road the entire dis- 
tance from the Notch to the Errol Dam is one succession of beau- 
tiful pictures. 

The fare from the Glen House to the Middle Dam Camp by this 
route will be about $10.00. 

Travelers in the White Mountains who wish to visit the 
Rangeley Lake Region without going through Dixville Notch, 
after leaving the stage at Gorham, can go down the Grand Trunk 
road to either Bethel or Bryant's Pond, and then proceed as we 
have described in the Lower and Middle Routes ; the fare from 
the Glen House to the Middle Dam Camp by the way of either 
Upton or Andover, would be about $8.50. 

Parties from Boston who wish to visit the lakes by the way of 
Dixville Notch, will find it quicker to take the boat from Boston 
to Portland, and the next morning take the seven o'clock train on 
the Grand Trunk Railroad, which will enable them to reach the 
Dix House at the Notch the same night. 



CHAPTER XVII. 



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PORTSMEN visiting this lake have a choice 
of routes during the first half of the trip. 
From Boston to Portland by either route 
previously described. At Portland take 
the cars on the Grand Trunk Railroad to 
Bryant's Pond, thence via. Andover, by 
stage, buck-board and boat to the Middlk 
Dam, walk across the "carry," and go 
down the river by row boat to the Inlet, where you take the 
steamer, thence across Lake Umbagog, and down the Androscog- 
gin to the Magalloway River. 

Or you may leave the Grand Trunk Railroad at Bethel, thence 
to Upton by stage, then by steamer down the Cambridge River, 
across Lake Umbagog, and down the Andrqscoggin to the Ma- 
galloway River. 

Or leaving the railroad at Bethel, you can drive direct to 
Errol Dam, and take the steamer there. 

The distance from Lake Umbagog to Parmachenee, is about 
seventy miles, and the first eight or ten miles can be done on the 
steamer, with your boat in tow. Before reaching the steamer 

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landing, you pass Bottle Bkook on the west side of the river, a 
good phice to throw a fly for trout. 

Arriving at the steamer landing, which is in a district known 
as Wentworth's Location, you get into your boat, cast off, and 
pull up the river. Soon after leaving the steamer you come to 
the head quarters of the Berlin Mills Lumbering Company. 
There is a hotel here, the Berlin Mills House, where you will 
find good accommodations at $2.00 per day. Five cr six miles 
above this point are Escohos Falls, where is fine trout fishing. 
As you pull on up the river, you notice Mount Dustan off to the 
West, its sloping sides covered with a growth of dark spruce, giv- 
ing it a somber appearance. Its altitude is 2,575 feet above the sea 
level. Due north the great white peak of Aziscohos — the highest 
mountain in this vicinity, and one of the highest in Maine — 
rises almost to the snow line. We have before spoken of it, as 
furnishing a magnificent view of the entire lake region, and some 
tourists think the view from its summit superior to that from 
Mount Washington. Its ascent from this point is quite easy, and 
we quote here from a private journal, giving a good idea of the 
time and labor spent in reaching its summit. The writer says : 

"We Avent up through the settlement and turned off from the 
road to the east, passing through the pastures ; about two miles 
from camp we eutcred the forest and commenced the ascent of the 
mountain. The path if it can be called such, is made by spotting 
the trees, (hewing small places on their trunks to guide travelers 
on their way,) but even this was so obscure, that it was with con- 
siderable difficulty that we could keep the trail. The distance 
from the commencement of the ascent to the summit is two miles, 
much of it being very steep, making the task of climbing it by no 
7neans an easy one. After toiling up the steep path a while, the 
light suddenly came streaming through the thick forest, and we 
soon came out among the trees over beautiful beds of thick green 
moss, covering huge square masses of granite of which this moun- 
tain is composed. Many of the blocks were as square and as 
straight as though split by art. The quality is rather course and 
the color almost white. There were also large quantities of the 
little snow white cranberries, which grow so plentifully in these 



74 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

northern latitudes among the moss. They were covered with fruit 
just ripe and of delicious flavor. Passing these we soon reached 
the easterly summit which is the highest. The mountain is cov. 
ered with forest, all but about one thousand acres of the summit 
which has been burned over and is one immense blueberry field, 
except a few acres of the top which is bare and rugged granite. 
The view from the top amply repaid us for the labor of the ascent, 
and is I think the finest I ever saw, nut even excepting that seen 
from Mount Washington. Standing on the extreme peak the eye 
takes in the whole horizon. Away in the south lies Umbagog 
Lake, a little further cast, the Richakdson Lakes, over beyond 
and connecting with them, is the Mooselucmaguntic Lake, with 
two large and densely wooded islands in the centre. Still further 
to the north-east is the Ra'xgeley Lake, with its little town of 
the same name lying on the hillside beyond, and there were others 
whose names I could not ascertain. In the South could be traced 
the course of the beautiful Magallowat, which sparkled in the 
sunlight, a silver ribbon, as it wound its circuitous course up 
through the forest clad country until lost to view under the moun- 
tain. Over it could be seen Mount Washington and the whole 
chain of the White Mountains towering up against the southern 
sky like a gigantic barrier between us and the country beyond 
them. In the east Katahdin lifted his lofty peak far away in the 
distance, the noble rival of Mount Washington and but five hun- 
red feet lower. Between us and that could be seen the great 
basin of Moosehead Lake, but we were not high enough to see the 
water. From this point around to the north and west is one vast 
forest extending as far as the eye can reach, the horizon being 
bounded by mountains. The blueberries are just in their prime 
and we feasted upon them until we could eat no longer. They 
were of very large size, and the ground was blue with them. I 
liad the curiosity to measure one, and found it to be one inch and 
three-fourths in circumference, and I counted twenty-seven large 
and fully ripe berries in one cluster. The wind was very strong 
and high on the summit, and we built a large fire in order to keep 
comfortable. We stopped on the summit over an hour, and re- 
turned to camp at about five o'clock, exceedingly pleased with our 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 75 

first, but by no means last excursion to the summit of Aziscohos." 

To the north-west the Diamond Peaks display their rectan- 
gular crags, disclosing a Avild, narrow valley, down which rushes 
and tumbles the Swift Diamond Stream. The valley resounds 
to the roar of its cascades. It unites with the Magalloway at this 
place. The Diamond is considered one of the finest trout streams 
in this vicinity. There are occasional clearings and old camps 
along the banks of the river, where lumbei'ing operations have 
been previously carried on, but no cultivated clearings for a space 
of six or seven miles above the Lower Settlement. The cui-rent 
for this whole distance is disagreeably strong — to a party going 
up. 

There is also a short piece of rapids, just before reaching Esco- 
iios Falls, that will considerably try the muscles of any oarsman. 
Above this rapid you must make a carry around the falls, a dis- 
tance of two or three miles, but you can obtain a team in the 
neighborhood, which will draw your boat and traps around for 
$3.00. 

A little beyond Mr. Flint's house, the carry path diverges 
from the road, and leads up through a pasture for a hundred rods 
or more, then enters the woods. This pasture is the extreme limit 
of the cleared land on the river. Beyond it lays the great wilder- 
ness. At this place the Magalloway falls over a long succession 
of ledges down the ravine between Aziscohos and Parker Hill, 
so called. The entire length of the fall is variously estimated at 
from two hundred to three hundred feet. 

As you go up through the pasture, there is a good view of the 
river valley below, and of a great semi-circular mountain to the 
west of it, called the IIalfmoon. From this point to the head of 
Parmachenee it is forty-six miles. 

The upper end of the falls where you come out of the carry 
road is a very wild-looking place. 

The stream, black as ink and overhung with struggling spruce, 
rolls tumultuosly down over huge stones. The roar is heavy and 
continuous. Some of the " pitches " show a perpendicular fall of 
twenty feet or more. In one of these a few years ago a lumber- 
man was drowned. His name (^Jack Abram) is cut in a spruce 



76 FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

trunk at the foot of the pitch. Whether his spirit wanders about 
the spot at midnight we know not, although strange sights and 
sounds are sometimes seen and heard there. 

Above this point there is smooth watet up to The Nakkows, ten 
miles ; the river averages from six to ten^ rods in width. It is 
deep and black, an aspect enhanced by the fir forest on either 
bank, dark green, sombre, and profoundly quiet. The most no- 
ticeable feature about the stream is its silence. The current creeps 
on steadily. If you stop rowing, it drags you slowly back. The 
crooks and bends are numerous. The peaks of moderately high 
mountains on both sides of the river valley are from time to time 
to be seen over the fir tops. Aziscohos is now before you, and 
then behind according to the crooks and turns of the river ; then 
to the left and right. A tall, dark hill, known as "Emery's 
Misery," plays similar tricks. Beaver Hill, a pine clad ridge to 
the east of the valley, is also noticeable. 

There are many excellent camping places to be met with alomg 
the banks of the river, and one can make a choice. Wood and 
water, the great requisites for camp life are plenty at every point. 

Ducks, partridges, and other game are to be met with along the 
river, and taken in addition to the trout will keep the larder well 
supplied. 

The current in the Narrows is very swift, and a good long rope 
is a handy thing to have with you, as you can tow your boat up 
by walking along the shore, keeping one in the boat to fend off 
from the bank. The stream here is not more than twenty 
feet wide, with a high ledge on each side, and through this nar" 
row channel the current runs like a mill sluice. 

A short distance above the Narrows you pass Metallic Pond, 
a pretty little expanse opening into the Magalloway by a broad 
outlet on the west side. There are two Metallic Ponds. The 
other is on the east side of the river, and is not in sight from it. 

A few miles farther up, and you emerge from the evergreen 
forest, and reach The IMeadows, which extend for twelve miles 
along the banks, and are of themselves worth a visit. Scattered 
over this land are some of the finest elm trees you ever saw. 
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more crooked if possible than below. Round wood berries are 
very thick in this locality, and it is asserted by men who have 
logged in this region in winter, that robins often pass the winter 
here, living on the berries. 

Leaving The Meadows behind, you once more enter the fir 
woods, and soon strike a rapid, that although not difficult to pass 
will tell on your muscles by the time you get to the end of it. 

About a mile above this rapid are the " great rips," and as the 
banks on both sides are very unfavorable for a tow-line, the best 
thing you can do, is to wade up the bed of the stream, and tow 
your boat behind you, the water not being over two feet deep. 
Our illustration at the end of the chapter gives an idea of the 
way you do it. 

A hundred rods above this place are the Forks, with the Little 
Magalloway, which joins the main stream from the north-west. 

At this point Mr. T. S. Flint has built a camp for the accom- 
modation of fishermen, where you can procure board if you de- 
sire at the regular rates. He also keeps a horse, to haul boats 
across the carry for those who wish to have their boats on the 
lake. 

Leaving the main river at this point, you pull up the Little 
■NLvGALLowAY, for a short distance and land at a place where you 
will see traces of many camp-fires, made by the campers-out who 
have from time to time invaded this solitude. The carry from 
here to the lake is four miles, and by the time you get your boat 
across you will think it is five. 

The path is quite dry and winds among a heavy spruce growth, 
until you reach the " great gorge," and here there is an opening, 
where the trees have been partially felled. A few rods beyond 
are the lake and dam. 

The dam at the foot of the lake is built of spruce logs, and has 
five gates, set in ponderous hewn frames. There is a machine con- 
sisting of iron cog-wheels and levers, for hoisting these. The en- 
tire length of the dam is about one hundred and fifty feet. A day 
or two can be spent very pleasantly camping at the gorge going up 
or coming down. 

Leaving the gorge, you pull up the outlet above the dam, pass- 



78 FARRAR S ILL USTRA TED G TJIDE TO 

ing a large brook that runs into the main stream from between 
two hills on the east side. It is said there are beaver in this 
stream, but we cannot vouch for them. 

From the dam up to the lake proper at Loon Point, it is about 
a mile. 

On the east side of the outlet, a forest fire has killed the growth 
far up the ridge, and the dead trunks have fallen in every direc- 
tion. 

Near the lake the outlet bends sharply to the west, around a 
bushy point. Doubling this, the lake in all its beauty lies spread 
out before you, and it certainly is one of the most beautiful sheets 
of water I have ever seen. 

It is not so large as Mooselucmaguntic, Umbagog, or perhaps 
a score of others, but it is prettier than them all. Its entire 
length is not more than five miles ; and its greatest breath, from 
the mouth of Moose Brook on the east shore to the foot of Bose- 
BucK Cove at the south-west corner, is not over four miles. 

Most of the Maine lakes are long and narrow ; Parmachenee 
is an exception. It fills a natural basin, walled about by high, 
wooded hills, some of which are mountains of note. Bose-Buck, 
at the foot of the cove of the same name, is one of the finest cone- 
shaped peaks in New England. 

Two huntci'S, with their dog Bose, were skirting the lake, — as 
the stoi-y runs. For some days they had shot nothing, and were 
suffering for food. As they passed the foot of the cove, Bose 
started a buck, which ran directly up the side of the mountain, 
till the dog overtook and pulled it down. So they named the 
peak Bose' s-Buck. 

In the north-east, too, a very high blue mountain is visible over 
the nearer peaks. This is one of the Boundary Mountains. 
Over all the hills which border the lake shores, a heavy mixed 
growth comes down to the water's edge. 

On the west side, above tlie cove, there is a grand slope leading 
up from the shore, for a mile, to the height of land. 

There are no islands in the lower part of the lake. Toward the 
northern end and above Indian Field Point, there is a chain of 
three wooded islets extending down in a line ; and above these 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 79 

there arc numerous cui'ious floating islands, some of an acre in 
extent, which rise and fall with the lake surface. 

Ah hour's rowing will bring you up to Indian Point, which 
from the south side seems a part of the north shore, hut which in 
reality separates the lake from a roomy expanse of a square mile 
or more, known as Indian Cove. 

Passing between the second and third of the wooded islands, 
you enter the inlet where the Magallowat enters -the lake. Fol- 
lowing the Magalloway for a quarter of a mile, you reach an old 
logging camp, known as " Clcaveland's Camp." This is a good 
place to establish your head-quarters, although of course there 
are plenty of other places Avhere one may camp if they chose. 

One place especially we recommend, about half a mile from 
Cleveland's Camp, known as Little Boy's Falls. There are 
several ponds in this vicinity, where the trout fishing is excel- 
lent. 

The middle of September is the best time to visit this lake, as 
then the trout fishing is excellent. Game of all kinds is plenty 
here, and it is not promising our readers too much to say, that if 
they are ordinary good hunters they may bring back a deer, and 
even a moose. The trip is one that cannot be made in a hurry, 
and three weeks at least should be devoted to it, as ten days of the 
time will be spent in coming and going. 

A party composed of four persons and a guide, which is as 
large as any party should be, can make the trip from Boston 
to Parmachenee and return, being absent from the city three 
weeks at an expense of $50. each. This would be sufficient to 
cover the cost of the guide's services, $2.50 per day. 

As it is sometimes desirable to engage the services of your 
guide before leaving Boston, we give the names of several of the 
best guides to Parmachenee Lake. Their post-office address is 
Wentworth's Location, N. H. 

NAHUM BENNETT, PETER BENNETT, 2d, 

SPOFFORD FLINT, GEORGE FLINT. 

DANIEL HARRINGTON, or "NINETY." 
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the air is clear and bracing, and will give a dyspeptic individual 
an appetite that will astonish him, and he can satisfy the cravings 
of his stomach, without fears of paying a penalty afterwards, for 
the exercise about the woods will keep his digestive organs in 
good order. Life in a tent for three weeks on the roaskftntic shores 
of Parmachenee, will do more good for him than all the doctors 
in Boston could in three years. Nature is a skilful physician, and 
to the over-worked business man, and all others who feel a rest- 
less longing for change, we say, stai-t for the Maine woods, leav- 
ing all care behind you, and our word for it, you will come back 
to the city a healthier and better man. The " j^roof of the pud- 
ding is in the eating," and if you don't believe us, try it. 

Persons who have never visited Parmachenee Lake, should 
read the "Young Moose Hunters," by C. A. Stephens. Although 
a juvenile Avork, it gives one an excellent idea of that section of 
the country, besides containing information useful to any person 
who intended making a trip to that locality. 




CHAPTER XVIII. 



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AS A SUMMER RESORT. 




HE VILLAGE of Andover, Maine, although 
one of the loveliest in New England, is com- 
paritively unknown to the great mass of tour- 
ists and pleasure-seekers, who each year are 
looking for a desirable place in which to spend 
the summer. It is situated in Oxford County, 
^ twenty-one miles from Bryants Pond, a sta- 
tion on the Grand Trunk Railroad, with which place it is connected 
by a first-class line of daily stages, owned by Messrs. Tuttle and 
Woodman, of Rumford. 

Its altitude, some 500 feet above the sea, is about the same as 
that of North Conway, N. H., to which place it bears a strong 
resemblance. Indeed, so near alike is the general appearance of 
the two places, that the traveler who is familiar with the land- 
scape of North Conway, will at once upon first visiting Andover, 
remark upon the strong likeness between the two villages. We 
present our readers with an engraving showing the village from a 
hill on the Lake Road on the east side of the Ellis River. 

Like North Conway, Andover is surrounded by mountain 
ranges, among which are some of the highest peaks of the state. 
But at Andover, one is more likely to be impressed with the 
mountain scenery than at North Conway, from the fact that the 

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mountains lie a little farther away, thus adding to the delicate 
beauty of their outline, and concealing in part that rugged grand- 
eur, which a nearer approach reveals. 

" 'Tis distance lends enchantment to the view," 
and the mountains are just far enough away to impress one favor- 
ably with their height and general appearance, while giving you 
a longing desire to become more intimately acquainted with their 
beauties. 

The Ellis River is to Andover, what the Saco is to North Con- 
way, and adds largely to the beauty of the landscape, as it flows 
through a charming intervale, twisting and turning, its clear and 
laughing waters flashing like silver in the sunlight, now dancing 
merrily through some broad meadow, and anon quietly creeping 
through some sequestered nook, until at length it is lost in the 
more turbid waters of the Androscoggin, into which stream it 
empties near the ferry at Rumford. 

Andover is easily accessible from Boston, it being but twelve 
hours travel by rail and stage between the two places. The stage 
ride from Bryants Pond to Andover, is a pleasing experience 
long to be remembered, as the road, instead of being a succession 
of hills as in the White Mountain region, is level the entire dis- 
tance, and follows the valley of the Androscoggin and Ellis 
Rivers the whole way, presenting to the traveler some of the most 
charming views to be met with in New England. A daily mail 
from Andover to Boston, connects it with the outside world, and 
there is a telegraph station at Bryants Pond. There is talk of 
extending the telegraph line from Bryants Pond to Andover, 
and as this seems to be the only thing that the village is lacking 
in, it will probably be done another season. 

There is an excellent hotel in the village, known as the An- 
dover House, which is kept by Albert W. Thomas, a gentleman 
favorably known to those who have visited this section of the 
country, and who is one of the most pleasant and obliging of 
landlords. 

This house is admirably situated at the corner of the two main 
streets, and commands a beautiful prospect in evei-y direction. 
Last season, the house was very much improved, a piazza added to 



RANGELEY AND RTCHARDSOy LAKES. 88 

the second story, from which one may obtain sunset views equal 
to, if not surpassing those to be seen from any part of the White 
Mountains, and a new ell is built which contains nine additional 
sleeping rooms, giving good accommodation to fifty or sixty guests. 
The table is well looked after by Mks. Hewey, a lady, whose 
long experience in the cuiscnc, enables her to provide for the inner 
man, in a way most acceptable to the tired and hungry traveler. 

The terms at this house are very reasonable, transient board, 
being $2,00 per day, and from $7 to $10 by the week. 

A good stable is connected with the house, where one can obtain 
teams at very reasonable prices. In this connection we must 
speak of the Buck Boards or Spring Boards, which are an insti- 
tution in this place, and which are the easiest and most comfortable 
teams for mountain riding, that the writer has ever met with. 
This vehicle is a universal favorite with the ladies, who after giv- 
ing it one trial, can scarcely be persuaded to ride in any thing 
else. 

There is an apothecary store, dry and fancy goods, and grocery 
stores in the place, also carriage and blacksmith shops. A cheese 
factory, several starch, grist and lumber mills, may also be men- 
tioned. The Andover Trotting Park was built two years ago, and 
several very fine races have been trotted there. It is situated 
near the main street, a short distance from the hotel, and has a 
half-mile track. 

The educational facilities, for such a place as this are unusually 
good, their being four school districts, with five schoolhouses, 
which are kept open for school, nine months in the year. 

There are two religious societies, both occupying comfortable 
churches, the Congregationalist and iNlcthodist. 

A Town Hall, capable of seating three hundred people, is used 
for political meetings, and social entertainments. The churches, 
stores, post-office and hall, are within a stone's throw of the hotel, 
making it very convenient for guests to visit them whether the 
weather be clear or stormy. 

Besides being a most delightful retreat, for a person to spend a 
vacation, or to linger through a summer, Axdover is one of the 
most favorable places, for a person to stop, who is anyway afflict- 



84 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

ed with cata?rrhal complaints. Its invigorating and health-giving 
air, is a sure and speedy cure for 

and the ordinary catarrh yields readily to its influences. The 
writer is acquainted with several who visit this place every sum- 
mer, for the relief alForded them from the above complaints. 
There are many large groves of pine in the immediate vicinity of 
AxDovER, and there are two within a few rods of the hotel, which 
are charming places to while away an hour or two on a pleasant 
summer afternoon with a book for a companion ; or one may sit 
in fancy free, at the bottom of some large pine, and listen to the 
wind sighing through the topmost branches, far overhead, form- 
ing a music of its own, until yielding to its gentle influence you 
fall asleep, dreaming of wood nymphs and mountain sprites, and 
wake to find the shadows of the declining sun stealing down the 
mountain side, and a golden tint pervading all around, and won- 
dering to yourself how you could have slept so long, you start for 
the hotel no longer a dreamer, but awake to the realities of life — 
supper, being the one at that particular time which you think most 
about. 

In the number of its beautiful rides, Axdover far surpasses 
many of the older summer resorts, and we think it can favorably 
compare with any other town in the mountains, for the number of 
its places of interest. Of these we shall now speak, commencing 
with those nearest the Andover House. 



CHAPTER XIX. 

PLEASANT DRIVES. 
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E DOUBT if in New England there is a 
more beautiful expanse of water, than this 
lovely pond. It is situated in the town of 
Roxbury, five miles distant from the An- 
DOVEE. House, on the road leading to Mex- 
ico and Dixfield, on the east side of the 
Ellis River. It is a mile and a half long, 
by a mile wide, and contains two islands, 
the largest of which is about four acres in extent, and is known as 
I. C. Island. Mr. John A. French of Axdover, has built a small 
summer hous9 on the island, for the entertainment of visitors, and 
placed several boats on the pond which may be hired at low 
prices. About a third of the shore around the pond consists of 
a splendid beach of hard and white sand, furnishing fine facilities 
for bathing. The pond is noted for its pickerel fishing, and some 
of the largest specimens of this fish we have ever seen, have been 
caught in its waters. This season Mr. French intends to stock it 
with black bass, which will add to its value with those fond of 
fishing. In several parts of it, water lillies grow luxuriantly. 
The pond is surrounded by high wooded hills, with fixrms on the 
cleared slopes, and is as pretty a sheet of water as one Avould wish 
to see. Half a day is sufficient in which to visit the pond, al- 

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86 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

though we are confident that you will not be contented with one 
drive in that direction. 

BLACK BROOK NOTCH 

is on the lake road nine miles from the Andover House, and four 
from Smith's Mill. Here the Sawyer Mountain and Blue 
Mountain meet, leaving a passage just wide enough between their 
granite sides for one team to pass through. It is a wild-looking 
place, and numerous slides that have occurred here, show how the 
rugged mountain has succumbed to the action of the frost king. 
To add to the desolation of the place, a fire run through here two 
years ago, leaving the bleached rocks bare, and the blackened 
trunks of the trees standing like statues in armor in some desert- 
ed castle. Many of the trees have fallen, and lay piled in all 
shapes and directions, forming an almost impassible barrier to any 
one attempting to leave tlie road. Through this deep mountain 
gorge, the waters of Black Brook roar and tumble, for miles be- 
yond. Across the brook at this place, a sluice dam has been built, 
to hold back the water in spring so that logs may be run down the 
stream. Up and down the brook for several miles in this vicinity, 
the trout-fishing is excellent, a catch of five hundred, not being 
considered an unusual days' work. 

WHITE CAP. 

This mountain is one of the prominent features of the landscape 
about Andover, and is seven miles south-east from the Andover 
House. There is a good cai-riage road to within a mile of the 
top, and its summit aflFords some excellent views of the surround- 
ing country. Portland is visible from it on a fair day, there being 
no high hills intervening to obstruct the view. It is largely I'e- 
sorted to in the fall by people living in the vicinity, to gather 
blueberries, which fruit grows in astonishing quantities on its 
bare, round summit. 

FARMER'S HILL, 

another sightly elevation, lies north-east from the Andover House, 
a distance of four miles. The road runs through a pleasant farm- 




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The object of this in-vention is te improve the construction and operation of 
the chiss of rowlocks in such manner, as first, to insure the proper inclina- 
tion of tlie bkide of the oar, and prevent the liability of its catching the 
water when feathering in recovering, as well as to insure the proper 
position of the bhide of the oar when making the stroke; secondly, to enable 
the outer end of the oar to bo raised when it is being feathered, in order to 
prevent its contact with the water in rough weather. My IMPROVED 
ROWLOCK, "which is composed of an inclosing ring located on a pintle, and an 
inner ring inclosed by the ring and adapted to be partially rotated therein; the 
inside of the inclosing ring is provided with a groove which extends almost 
around it, its continuity being broken only by a stop. Th» pintle of the row- 
lock is inserted in a socket attached to the gunwale of the boat, the pintle and 
rowlock being adapted to turn freely in the socket. From the foregoing it will 
readily be seen that an oar pivoted in the inner ring is adapted to be partially 
rotated, in adaition to its oscillating movements, so that when its stroke is com- 
pleted it can be turned, so as to feather the blade in the recover stroke. 
The stop and shoulders of the inner ring are arranged in such mutual relation 
that the shoulder abuts against the stop, in feathering the oar, before the blade 
becomes horizontal in cross-section, so that the cross-section of the oar is neces- 
sarily inclined downward from its forward to its rear edge from engaging with 
the "water and overturning the rower, or in other words, causing him to 
" Catch a Crab." 

iJ®*This limitation of the oar in its rotation prevents awkward accidents in 
feathering, and enables an unskilled person to row with a considerable degree of 
certainty.*"Sj9. 
Rowlocks per set, $5.00. F. D. GRAVES. 13 Dexter St., So. Boston. 

Persons visiting the Richaedson or Rangeley Lakes this summer, who would 
like to examine the ADIRONDACK BOAT, will find one with the steamer on the 
Richardson Lakes. It can be examined at either of the steamer landings. 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 87 

ing country, and the view to be obtained from its top, is thought 
by some to J)e equal to that from White Cap. The whole valley 
of the Ellis River, and the village of Andover lies spread out 
like a map to the south, forming a pleasing landscape for the eye 
to linger on. The excursion may be easily made in half a day. 

SAWYER'S NOTCH, 

Is another gap in the mountains, similar in character to " Black 
Brook Notch," although perhaps not so well worth a visit as the 
latter place. Still the scenery here is far from being tame, and 
the Sawyer Brook, which runs through the gorge is an excellent 
place for trout, and is annually resorted to by fishermen who 
have become acquainted with its merits. It is six miles from 
the Andover House, over a good road, and can be easily visited 
in the forenoon or afternoon. 



CHAPTER XX. 

WATERFALLS AND CASCADES. 




VERY pleasant ride is the " DRIVE AROUND 
THE SQUARE," a distance of about eight 
miles. Leaving the hotel, you drive down the stage 
road, which is the principal street in the village, 
and some eighty feet wide, to South Andover ; and 
turning to the left, you cross the Ellis River, by a 
covered bridge, obtaining a magnificent view of the 
broad meadows, which stretch north for several miles, and again 
turning to the left, follow the Ellis up, driving as far as the cov- 
ered bridge, at the "Corner," where you again cross the river, 
and return to the hotel. 

Between eight and ten in the morning, while the early freshness 
of the day is upon the hills and valleys, or after four in the after- 
noon, when the sun is beginning slowly to decline, and the shad- 
ows to fall softly on the mountains, is by far the prettiest time to 
take this drive. 

Five miles from the Andover House, on the lake road, are The 
Devil's Den, Hermit Falls, and Silver Ripple Cascade, 
which we have given a full description of in the " Middle Route ;" 
it is therefore unnecessary to repeat it here. Suffice it to say that 
there is no more beautiful excursion to be made in the vicinity of 
Andover than this, and an entire day should be devoted to it, 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 8'.» 

which can easily be done by making a picnic dinner one of the 
features of the excursion. 
We will noAV speak of 

THE CATARACTS, 

a most charming series of falls and cascades, whose beauties can- 
not be too highly praised. They are situated on Fuye's Brook, 
or the Cataract Brook, as it is sometimes called, about five miles 
from the Andover House. The road follows Old Maid Brook, for 
most of the way, and runs through woods that furnish a most 
agreeable shade from the hot rays of the sun. The ride is not 
surpassed by any in the vicinity of Andover, and is a favorite one 
with all visitors to the place. 

Turning from the road we enter a clearing where the team is 
left, and a lovely walk of half a mile up the mountain side, which 
is covered with a varied growth of hard and soft wood, brings you 
to the first or 

LOWER FALL. 

This partakes somewhat of the character of "Artist's Fall" at 
North Conway, but is far prettier. The volume of water at any 
season of the year is also larger. The water flows over a dark 
cliff, and the sides of the brook being semi-circular in shape, fur- 
nish the visitor with a good view from any direction. 
A few rods above is the 

UPPER FALL, 

an engraving of which, we present to our readers. The water 
here comes down in two fixlls, the whole height being about sixty 
feet. The entire bed of the stream where the water makes its 
first leap is solid rock, and at the bottom of the first half of the 
fall is a round basin in the rock of unfathomable depth, accord- 
ing to local tradition. The water and frost have played sad havoc 
with the granite walls of the stream at this place, and immense 
bowlders have fallen off from the upper part of the cliff, and lie 
in the stream at the base of the second fall. 

There are thick woods here on each side, and the place hns an 



90 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

indescribable charm, that will cause one to linger as if unable to 
tear themselves away from its beautiful scenery. It would fur- 
nish a fitting abode for a sylvan goddess, and we can almost im- 
agine some Diana to appear and welcome us. 

Leaving this sequestered retreat, we follow the stream up the 
mountain side for half a mile further, the bare and scared summit 
of Old Bald Pate, frowning down upon us, as if questioning 
our right to invade his domain, and reach one of the most lovely 
places, to be found on this most beautiful stream. Here the 
mountain torrent pours over the whitest of granite rock, worn 
smooth as glass from the action of the water, forming a series of 
delightful cascades, known as the 

SYLVAN CASCADES. 

Here the sunlight streams in, causing the water to sparkle like 
diamonds, and furnishing a strong comparison to the darkness of 
The Flume above. There are basins worn in the solid rock here, 
that for beauty of form and depth would put to shame any work 
of art. One can set here for hours feasting their eyes on the ex- 
quisite beauties of the place, their ears enchanted by the gentle 
murmur of the rippling waters. 

If one is inclined to solitude, no more beautiful spot could be 
found in which to indulge in pensive mood, for here you are en- 
tirely surrounded by nature. The murmuring stream, the gran- 
ite rocks, the dark forest, lit up a little by the delicate birch and 
silver maple, below the valley to which the torrent hastens, above 
the frowning peaks of mountains, and over all the clear blue 
sky — majestic canopy of earth. 

Less than an eighth of a mile above, is quite a wonder of na- 
ture, known as 

THE FLUME. 

Here for several hundred feet on both sides of the brook the 
rock rises to a height of from twenty to sixty feet, the stream 
flowing along the bottom. A tree has been felled so as to fall 
across the chasm, aflfording an insecure bridge by which to cross. 
The width varies from ten to twenty feet. A thick G;rowth of fir 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 01 

nnd pine have obtained a foothold on each side of the cliff, shut- 
ting out the sun except perhaps for a few moments at noon, when 
it is directly overhead. The darkness adds to the solemn appear- 
ance of the place, and you gaze with feelings of awe along the 
cavernous sides of the frightful looking ravine before you, 

" Through the narrow rift 
Of the vast rocks, against whose rugged feet 
Beats the mad torrent with perpetual roar, 
Where noonday is as twilight, and the winds 
Come burdened with the everlasting moan, 
Of forests and of far-off water-falls." 

We present our readers with a capital engraving of the Flume 
ou the following page. 

One day last summer, (1875) the writer with another gentleman 
from Boston, followed this stream nearly to its source, and the 
places mentioned in this book are only a few of the many that 
are to be found along its banks. It is in fact, the finest mountain 
stream we have ever seen, and we have visited a large number. 
Your interest is enhanced, and new beauties arc unfolded at every 
yard of your advance, and an entire day may be most j^rofitably 
and agreeably spent, in exploring its hidden mysteries. Any lady 
Avho is a good mountain climber, can visit all the special places of 
interest on this stream in one day, if pressed for time, but of 
course more pleasure could be derived from a slower examination. 



CHAPTER XXI. 

BALD PATE MOUNTAIN. 
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I HIS lofty peak is one of several mountains that lie 
west of the Hotel, and is reached from the same 
place as the "Cataracts." From the Andover 
House to the summit it is nine miles, of which five can 
be done in a team. Leaving the road at the Cataract 
-^^ path, you commence the ascent of the mountain, the 
/( base being thickly covered with woods. A "blazed" 
path leads to the top. • For the last three-quarters of a mile, the 
mountain is bare of trees, but is covered until within a few hun- 
dred yards of the top, with mountain cranberries. The singular 
bleak and bare appearance of the top of this mountain is no doubt 
what suggested its name. Near the northern end there is a crev- 
ice running nearly across the mountain, from one to four feet 
wide, and from ten to fifty feet deep. The summit commands a 
fine view in every direction, and on a fair day many of the lakes 
are plainly to be seen. This is the fourth highest mountain in 
Maine, and cannot be far from three thousand feet above the sea 
level. Like ]\Iount Washington, it is frequently enveloped in 
clouds, and snow remains on it some seasons until late in July. 
It is a hard mountain to climb, but once on top, the prospect 
amply repays you for your lal^or in reaching it. It is advisable to 
take a guide when visiting it, as it is an uncomfortable place to 
get lost in. It will take about two hours to make the ascent, and 
one will need the better part of the day to visit it easily. 

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Last summer, the writer, accompanied by a gentleman from 
BriJgeton, Me., made the ascent under unfavorable circumstances. 
Learning at the hotel that there was a very fine view to be obtain- 
ed from its summit, we started one day after dinner to climb Old 
Bald Pate. "We reached the clearing, at the base of the moun- 
tain about two o'clock, and after fastening our horse started up. 
Taking the cataract path, we went up for nearly a mile without 
difficulty. Here the path ended, and we began to look for the 
blazed trees. Not findin them we continued on, traveling by the 
sun. After an hour of weary climbing we had reached the sum- 
mit of the mountain we were on, and found we had lost our way. 
My companion climbed a tree, to learn our position, and upon de- 
scending, said that Bald Pate lay a mile or more to the left of 
us. So we tramped on, down the back side of the mountain that 
we were then on, and finally saw Bald Pate towering a mile or 
two above and beyond us. Taking a careful look around to get 
the lay of the land, we started up again. The woods were thick 
and the underbrush troublesome, but we persevered, and finally 
worked our way up and through the lower belt of forest, and 
came out amid a growth of scrub trees and bushes, with dead 
cedars and pines, killed by some forest fire, strewn about us in a 
perfect tangle. The hard old granite fac^ of Bald Pate was now 
clearly in sight of us, but still a long way off. We were tired and 
thirsty, but we had left the hotel contrary to the wishes of our 
friends without a guide, intending to stand upon the top of old 
Bald Pate, without any help, and we meant to do it. So up- 
wards we struggled. It was with a feeling of thanksgiving that 
we cleared the fallen trees, and stepped out on the barren rocks, 
whete if locomotion was still difficult, we were not compelled to 
climb or jump over a prostrate tree every three or four feet. A 
strong wind was blowing a»ross the mountain, which felt very re- 
freshing to our heated faces, but it cooled our bodies so rapidly 
that we were soon glad to put on our overcoats. We were now 
really suffering from thirst, and upon reaching the extreme sum- 
mit we were overjoyed to find cool, clear water in the hollows of 
the ledge, which at that moment appeared like nectar to us. Lay- 
ing flat upon the granite ledge, we drank and drank, until at last 



94 FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

our thirst was satisfied. Not until then, did we begin to feast our 
eyes upon the glorious view which lay spread out before us in 
every direction. To the north-west lay Umbagog and the Dix- 
A^iLLB Peaks. Farther east the Richardson Lakes and the 
Great Lake were plainly discernible, their waters shining like 
gold in the last rays of the setting sun. The Ellis Valley and 
the village of Axdover formed a beautiful picture in the east and 
south-east, and south-west rose the peaks of Grafton and Bear 
llivER Notch, hiding the fair village of Bethel from our view. 
From the highest point of the mountain we counted nearly a hun- 
dred other peaks surrounding us in different directions. On the 
extreme height of the summit we found a monument of stones, 
built by those who had made the ascent before us, and we added a 
few to the pile. The clouds had now began to envelop the moun- 
tain, and the chillness of the air had increased to such an extent 
as to be disagreeable, even with our overcoats on. It was seven 
o'clock and high time we should be moving. So we started down, 
and as soon as we had reached the belt of timber, began to look 
for the blazed path. We were fortunate enough to find it. A 
little way down we stopped at an immense spring, which is quite 
a curiosity in itself, and had a drink of its cool and sprawling 
waters. We had been told of this spring at the hotel, but had not 
found it on our way up. Our thirst satisfied, we continued on 
down the mountain, following the path until it became so dark we 
could not see the marks on the trees, and then we went at ran- 
dom. Becoming alarmed, lest we should get too far out of our 
way, we struck for Cataract Brook, knowing in which direction 
it lay, and soon reached it. Following the bed of the stream we 
made better progress, because the rocks had been washed white 
by the freshets and we could see where to step. Reaching the 
Upper Cataract Fall, we were compelled to take to the woods 
again. And now the trouble commenced, for by this time it had 
grown so dark that you could not see your hand before you, and 
the trees grew so thick together that we could not see the sky. 
Guided by the sound of the brook, we worked our way along, 
groping and stumbling, now uttering an exclamation of disgust, 
and then laughing heartily as the ludicrousncss of the situation 



RANGELEY AND RICIIARDSOX LAKES. 95 

forced itself upon us. Finally in climbing over a tree, I disturbed 
a wasp's nest, and for a moment after I felt as if somebody was 
using me for a pincushion. "\Vc moved away from tliat particular 
spot in a hurry, although at the immenent risk of breaking our 
necks as we tumbled over stumps, loose rocks, and fallen trees, 
and when we had reached a safe distance, we sat down for a few 
minutes' rest and consultation. We knew that we were within a 
quarter of a mile of the road, and very near the cataract path, 
and that once found, a few moments' walk would place us beside 
our team ; but to find the path was the difficulty, in the profound 
darkness by which we were enveloped. Striking a match we 
started a fire, and had just got it well blazing, when we heard a 
team in the road. A few moments later, we were joined by two, 
men with lanterns, who had been sent out as a rescuing party by 
our anxious friends, from the hotel. By the aid of the lantern 
we descended to the road in a few minutes, and reached the hotel 
at about eleven o'clock. We had been seven hours in making the 
ascent and descent of the mountain, but my companion agreed 
w itli me ill tliiukina; that we could do better another time. 



CHAPTER XXII. 

EXCURSIONS 




' MONG other beautiful excursions in the vicin- 
ity of Andover, perhaps there is none from 
which one will derive a greater amount of pleasure, 
than a visit to this wonderful work of nature. It is 
situated seven miles from the Andover House, on 
the road to Upton. 

Leaving the carriage road, a walk of three-quarters 
of a mile, brings you to these walls of solid rock, so grand and 
impressive. The mountains here come together at a height of 
about 1500 feet above the sea, leaving a passage scarcely ten feet 
wide between them. 

The path to the Notch lays across a meadow, where grow in ex- 
h'austless numbers the most delicious wild sti-awberries. Then 
crossing the west branch of the Ellis which rises in the hills 
above, you continue on through a dense forest, that furnishes a 
grateful shade, and climb slowly up the mountain side. The path 
you follow, was formerly a stage road, which by passing through 
the Notch cut oflf several miles of the distance between Andover 
and Upton. For several years, however, it has not been used, 
owing to a bad wash-out, that carried a part of the road into a 
deep ravine ; this occurred near the Notch, and the damage was 
so great that it was thought inexpedient to repair it, on account 
of the expense and another road was accordingly built around it. 
The road has become somewhat oyergrown with underbrush, but 
through this you can easily pick your way. The ascent is steep, 



RAXGELEY AND RICUARDSON LAKES. 97 

and you will be glad to rest occasionally before reaching the top. 
There has been some talk lately of having the County Commis- 
sioners lay out the road again, the state to make an appropriation 
of one thousand dollars to put it in repair. 

As you climb up the side of the mountain there are occasional 
openings from Avhich you can get views of the further side of the 
gorge, and of the picturesque stream which sings noisely far be- 
low you. On reaching the top, the awful grandeur of the scene 
is at once apparent. Two large walls of rocks rising to a height 
of more than a thousand feet, their sides rugged and scarred from 
long battle with the storm king's forces. One immense mass of 
ledge, at the very head of the Notch, towers like a huge pinnacle 
far above all others. To the summit of this the adventuresome tour- 
ist may clamber, not however without some little risk to his neck, 
and seated on the top command a magnificent view extending down 
through the Notch for miles. The wild and weird character of 
the place is more forcibly brought to your mind here than from 
any other point, and this view alone will amply recompense you 
for the toil and time in visiting this charming spot. To gain a 
proper idea of the height, however, one should descend into the 
ravine, and gaze up at the huge bowlder which towers so far 
above. The stream, too, is seen falling like a silver thread, and 
flashing in the sunlight, now making a leap of several feet, and 
then flowing swiftly over the face of the rock, until it reaches the 
bottom of the ravine, through which it flows, emptying into the 
Ellis some miles below. A whole day should be taken for this 
excursion, as one needs at least four hours at the Notch. 

FIRST B HILL, UPTON. 

This sightly eminence is distant from the Andover House about 
ten miles. It is a very pleasant excursion, and can easily be 
made in a day. The route lies over the same road as to Dunn's 
Notch, but after reaching the point where you diverge to visit 
the Notch, the road rapidly rises, and you have a long tiresome 
climb up the side of a hill, that so far as height is concerned 
might well be called a mountain, passing through a piece of wood- 
land, which in the fall is an excellent place for partridges. 



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The road is so narrow, that the trees meet in many places, 
effectually protecting you from Old Sol's fiery glances. This 
is the most hilly of any of the drives in the vicinity of An- 
DovER, hut the road is good, and the " buck-board " makes easy 
traveling. Arriving at the top of the hill, which is over two 
thousand feet above the sea, you have a view fully as fine as may 
be obtained from many mountains. 

North and north-east are to be seen Umbagog and Richardson 
Lakes, to the south Old Bald Pate rears his frosty head, and in 
the west may be seen several of the White Mountain peaks. Mount 
Washington, whose lofty summit kisses the clouds, and looks down 
upon the others. With a fair opera or field glass, one is easily 
enabled to make out the different buildings. 



CHAPTER XXIII. 



EXCURSIONS 







ERSONS fond of natural scenery will find this 
one of the most enjoyable excursions that can 
be made from the Andover House, and it Avill 
occupy from a day and a half to two days. Start 
some fine day the first thing after dinner, accompanied 
by a few friends and drive to Upton, a distance of sev- 
enteen miles, and put up for the night at the Lake or 
Umbagog Houses. 
The next morning leaving the teams and driver to await your 
return, and accompanied by a well-filled lunch basket, don't forget 
that if you wish to keep good-natured, take the steamer-Diamond, 
and make the round trip of the lake and rivers, a distance of some 
forty-four miles. The course lays down the Cambridge Rivek 
and across the Lake to the Inlet, thence across the lake and down 
the Androscoggin River to Errol Dam Landing, where a stop is 
made long enough for you to inspect the Dam, which is worth a 
visit ; thence retrace the route three miles towards the lake and 
enter the Magalloway River up which serpentine stream you 
sail for eight miles, stopping at the boat landing, from the vicin- 
ity of which you will obtain many fine views of the surrounding 
country. 

The steamer stops here two hours, and you have ample time for 
a lunch in the cabin, and a stroll on shore before the whistle 

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100 FAERAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

sounds the return. Or you may visit the Berlin Mills House two 
miles distant, and obtain a good dinner for fifty cents. A team 
will take you to and from the boat free of expense. 

At two o'clock you start "down the river," and reaching the 
Androscoggin, again visit the Errol Landing, thence retrace your 
course, crossing the lake to the Inlet; from there you are " home- 
M-ard bound," and once more crossing the lake, and winding along 
the crooked channel of the Cambridge PavER, you reach Upton, 
and the hotels about six o'clock. If you have taken the precau- 
tion to order supper to be ready on the arrival of the boat, you 
can at once satisfy the demands of hunger, and starting immedi- 
ately after supper, you will reach the Andover House about half- 
past ten o'clock that night. If there is a moon, nothing can be 
more lovely than this evening ride from Upton to Andover. Or 
you can stop over night at the hotels on the shore of the lake, and 
return to the Andover House, the next morning after breakfast. 

On all excursions, where you are liable to be out after dark, 
proper care should be taken to dress warm, as the night air among 
the mountains is cool and sharp. Plenty of shawls and water- 
proofs for the ladies, and overcoats and blankets for the gentlemen 
are never amiss. 

The above trip is a most enjoyable one, and is not so very ex- 
pensive, and the larger the number, the less the expense to each. 
The fare on the steamer will be $2.00 each. 

DIXVILLE NOTCH. 

To those who have never visited Dixville Notch, a trip to this 
wild and romantic region, is a pleasure long to be thought of. It 
is easily reached from the Andover House, and the trip can be 
readily made in two days, although three is preferable. The 
writer and a party of friends made the trip from Andover last 
summer, (1875) occupying two days, and were enabled to see all 
the objects of interest, although they did not spend as much time 
in the vicinity of the Notch as they would have liked. The dis- 
tance from the Andover House to the Dix House is thirty-five 
miles, just a pleasant day's ride, and not at all tiresome when 
done on a " buck-board." 



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Leaving the hotel at Andover early in the morning, you drive 
half of the distance, stopping for lunch by the side of the 
road in some cool place in the woods ; an hour or two can easily 
be spent in sampling the contents of your lunch-basket, a social 
chat, and cigars. By this time the horses will have been fed and 
rested, and you resume your seats, and ride the remaining dis- 
tance, reaching The Notch about seven o'clock. The next day 
can be spent in climbing Jacob's Ladder, and viewing the coun- 
try from Table Rock, visiting the Ice Cave, staring at the Pro- 
file, and going into ecstacies over the Flume and Cascades on the 
eastern side of the Notch — for you arc sure to do it. If pisca- 
torially inclined, and you have had the forethought to bring your 
rod and book of flies, you may stroll a short distance from the 
hotel, and catch a good mess of trout for supper. 

For the entire distance between the two places the scenery is 
charming, and the ride delightful. The road is first-rate, with 
the exception of a short distance in the heart of the Notch, and 
that is not at all dangerous. Some very pretty views of the An- 
droscoggin River may be obtained at Errol, at which place you 
cross the stream by means of a covered bridge. For a more par- 
ticular description of the scenery about Dixville Notch, we re- 
fer you to former chapters of the book. 

The Lake Umbagog and Dixville Notch trips may be combined 
in the following manner : 

Leave the Andover House early in the afternoon, and drive to 
the Lake or Umbagog Houses, which you reach in time for sup- 
per, and where you will stop over night. The next morning take 
the steamer Diamond, and enjoy the sail on the lake and rivers, 
touching at the places mentioned above, and leave the boat in tlie 
afternoon at Errol, stopping over night at Bragg' s Hotel. Have 
your teams drive during the day from Upton to Errol, and reach 
the latter place by night, and the next morning after breakfast 
drive to the Notch, which you will easily reach in time for dinner. 
You will then have a long half day in the vicinity, giving ample 
time to see all of interest, and the next morning start for the An- 
dover House, arriving there in the evening. 

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102 FAREAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

or five days, and the expense will be less than if they are made 
separately. 

RUMFORD FALLS. 

These celebrated falls, the highest in New England, are situated 
south-east from the Andover House. The road is excellent the 
whole distance, and the drive very pleasant. You are in sight of 
the Ellis or Androscoggin Rivers the most of the way, and the 
falls are six miles below the Rumford ferry. The full tide of the 
Androscoggin makes a descent at the falls of one hundred and 
sixty feet in three pitches, and within thq. space of a quarter of a 
mile. There is one sheer descent of seventy feet. In the spring 
when the logs are going down the river it is an inspiring sight to 
see them leap the falls. 

Still another way to reach these falls from the Andover House, 
is to cross the Ellis River, and drive over the road to Mexico, 
going through Roxbury Notch, a locality of no mean pretentions, 
and afterwards follow the road on the east side of the Androscog- 
gin until you reach the falls. The distance this way is but nine 
miles, and would be preferable to some on that account. Our idea 
of this drive is to go by the way of Roxbury Notch, and come 
back by the other road, thus giving greater variety to the excur- 
sion. 

Ten miles from Rumford Falls is 

MOUNT ZIRCON, 

a very prominent peak, and one which is well worth visiting. 
Some of the finest views in New England may be seen from its 
summit. It can easily be visited in one day from the Andover 
House, returning the next day, and stopping at Humfobd Falls 
on the way back. 




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CHAPTEE XXIV. 

TROUT FISHING. 




OST OF the streams about Andovcr abound 
in trout. Among those which we call spe- 
cial attention to, having found from practical 
experience that they are fgivorite resorts of 
the spotted beauties, are Black Brook, 
Sawyer's Brook, Old Maid Brook, Frte's 
Brook, and Burrough's Brook. Trout 
may be found in all these waters at any time during the year the 
fish averaging from one-fourth to two pounds in weight. 

These streams are all within easy walking or riding distance 
from the hotel, and are fished without difficulty, a pair of long- 
legged rubber boots, being the only requisite beside proper fish- 
ing tackle. 

We do not know of any greater pleasure than to start some fine 
morning from the hotel, and ride to one of these brooks. Leaving 
the team, and carrying your fishing tackle and lunch basket, you 
strike the stream, where the eddies curl around the roots of some 
old tree. Obtaining a good position, you make a -cast, your fly 
strikes the water, dances for a moment on the surface of the 
swiftly flowing stream, and, presto ! you see a spotted beauty dart 
like a^flash, and off he goes with your hook in his mouth. A few 
moments of anxious suspense, and he lays quivering in your bas- 
ket, doomed to the ignoble end of sizzling in a frying pan. Many 
more such scenes as this, and then a withdrawal to some umbra- 
geous shade, where beneath the sheltering branches of a fine old 
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104 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

tree, you go through your lunch basket, with appetite heightened 
by the morning's sport. Lighting a cigar, after every crumb of 
food has disappeared, you indulge in dolce far niente, and watch 
the clouds as they sail lazily through the sky, or build air castles 
in the smoke of your Havanna, as it curls gracefully above your 
head, and is wafted into dim distance by the sweet breath of the 
summer zephers. 

But lunch over, you again take to the brook, and after a repe- 
tition of the morning's sport, with your basket well filled with 
the sweetest of all fish, the spotted brook trout, you await by the 
side of the road, the return of the team to take you back to the 
hotel, where once arrived, you recount the incidents of the day to 
a crowd of sympathetic listeners. 

"Where, in many straggling group, 
Gnarled and crooked willows 
By a chafBug streamlet stoop, 
And their yellow branches droop, 
Tow'rd its tiny billows ; 
Near the banks are little whirls — 
Whirls of fretted water, 
And beneath those rings of pearl 
Trout delicious caught are ." 

But although trout are plenty in all these brooks, they are 
not always to be caught, for as one of the natives say, " dref- 
ful notional critturs traout be, olluz bitin' at whodger haant 
got. Orful contrary critturs — just like fimmels. Ycr can cotch 
a fimmel with a feather, if she's ter be cotched, ef she haiint ter be 
cotched, yer may scoop ther hul world dry an yer haiint got her. 
Jess so traout." 

The trout fishing at the lakes, is of course more exciting than 
brook fishing. For instance at Smooth Ledge, you throw your fly 
on top of the white water, and have it seized by a four pounder, 
instead of a baby trout six inches long ; you strike hard, and the 
fish darts away, while fathom after fathom of your line ui^eels, 
and you begin to tremble for fear he will never stop ; he turns, 
and you begin to reel in, carefully and watchfully, keeping his 
head well up to the surface, and after many moments of exciting 
anxiety, you get him near enough to successfully use your net. 



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105 



It is no small job, to take a four or five pound trout out of swift 
water, with a light rod, and not break your rod or loose your line. 
It requires skill, patience and pi-actice to do it, but isn't it sport ? 
How your eyes sparkle, your cheeks flush, and how you quiver with 
the excitement of the moment, while battling with one of these 
five pounders ; and what a look of disgust quickly steals across 
your face, if, after all of your best efforts, you loose your fish. 
Certainly it is provoking. 




CHAPTER XXV. 



(Bnme mxtX (fjmxtS^U "gnm at W^mm. 



An Act to amend Chapter 30 of tho revised statutes, relating to game. 
Be it enacted, <£c., as follows : 

§ 1. No person sliall kill or have in his possession, except alive, or expose 
for sale, any woodduck, woodcock, or English snipe, commonly so called, be- 
tween tho 1st day of January and the 4th day of July f'tllowintr, or kill any 
quail, grouse, or partridge between the 1st day of January and tiie Ist day of 
September following, or have the same in possession, or expose the same for 
sale, except alive, between the 1st day of February and the 1st day of Septem- 
ber following, under a penalty of not less than $5 nor more than $10 for each 
bird so killed or had in possession or exposed for sale. 

§ 2. No person shall at any time, or in any place within this State, with any 
trap, net, snare, device or contrivance, other than the usual method of sporting 
with firearms, take any wild duck of any variety, quail, partridge, grouse, or 
w oodcock, under a penalty of $5 for each bird so taken. 

§ 3. No person shall kill or have in his possession, except alive, any of the 
birds commonly known as larks, robbins, swallows, sparrows, or orioles, be- 
tween the Ist day of January and the 1st day of September following, under 
a penalty of $5 for each bird so killed or had in possession. This section shall 
not apply to any person who shall kill on his own premises any robin during 
the period when summer fruits are ripening. 

^ 4. No person shall at any time maliciously take or destroy the nest, eggs, 
or unfledged yonng of any wild bird of any kind, excepting crows, hawks and 
owls, or take any eggs or young from such neSt, except for the purpose of pre- 
serving the same as a specimen, or of rearing said young alive, under a penally 
of not less than $1 nor more than $10 for each nest, egg, or young so taken or 
destroyed. 

§5. Allpenaltiesimposedunder the provisions of this act, may be recovered, 
with costs of suit, by any person or persons, in his or their own name, before 
any municipal or police court, or trial justice, in the county where the offense 
is committed, or the defendant i-esides, or such penalties may bo recovered b/ 
an action in the superior court of the county of Cumberland, or in the su- 
preme court of this State, which actions shall bo governed by the same rules 
as other actions in said courts, except that upon a recovery by tho plaintiff or 
plaintiffs, in such suit in said courts, full costs shajl be allowed to such plain- 
tiff" or plaintiffs without regard to the amount of such recovery ; and any judge 
of the supreme court, superior court of Cumberland county, or of any police 
or municipal court, and any trial justice is authorized, upon receiving suffi- 
cient security for costs on tho part of the complainant, and sufficient proof by 
affidavit of the violation of any of the provisions of this act by any person 
being temporarily within his jurisdiction, but not residing therein, or by any 
jierson whose name and residence are unknown to the complainant, to issue 
his warrant and have such offender committed or lield to bail to answer the 
charge against him. Any peuiiltics when collected, shall be paid by the couit 
before which conviction shall be had, one-half to tho overseers of the poor, for 
the use of tho poor of the city or town in which tho conviction is had, and tho 
remainder to the prosecutor. On the non-payment of the penalty, the defen- 
dant shall be committed to tlie common jail of tho county for a period of not 
less than five days, and at a rate of one day for each dollar of the amount of 
tho judgment, where tho sum is over $5 in amount: and it shall bo tho duty of 

nofn 



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107 



any county attorney in this State, and ho is hereby required to commeiico ac- 
tions for the recoTery of the penalties allowed and imposed in this act, upon 
receiving proper information; and in all actions brought by such county at- 
torney, one-half of tlie penalties recovered and collected shall be paid to tho 
person giving iuformution on which the action is brought, and the other half 
to the overseers of the poor for the use of the poor of the city or town in which 
conviction is had ; this chiuse, however, not to preclude any person from bring- 
ing suit to recover or enforce any of the penalties named in this act without 
the aid or intervention of any county attorney. 

I 6. This act shall not apply to any person who shall kill any bird or take 
any egg lor the purpose of having the same sot up as a specimen. 

^7. Sections IG, 17, and 18 of chapter 30 of the revised statutes of 1871, 
and chapter 90 of the public laws of 1873, are hereby repealed. 

[Approved March 3, 1874.] 

MOOSE, DEER, AND CARIBOU. 

No person shall hunt or kill with dogs any moose, deer, or caribou on any 
lands iu this State under a penalty of $40 for every such moose, deer, or cari- 
bou, so killed; and no person shall between tho 1st day of January and tho 
1st day of October, in any manner, hunt or kill any moose, deer, or caribou 
under the same penalties as above provided; any person may lawfully shoot or 
kill any dog found hunting moose, deer, or caribou — [As amended by chapter 
103, laws of 1873. 

Sections 10 to 12 inclusive relate to the appointment of moose wardens, and 
defines their duties. 

§ 13. • If any person has in his possession the carcass or hide of any such an- 
imal between the 1st day of February and the 1st day of October he shall be 
deemed to have hunted and killed the same contrary to law, and bo liable to 
the penalties aforesaid, but he shall not be precluded from producing proof iu 
defence. In case of his conviction, such carcass or hide found in his possess- 
ion shall be decreed by the court forfeited to the use of the person prosecuting. 



FUR-BEARING ANIMALS, 
g 15. No person shall in any way destroy, between the Ist day of June and 
the 15th day of October of each year, any mink, beaver, sable, otter, fisher, or 
muskrat, under a penalty of $10 for each animal so destroyed, to be recovered 
on complaint; one-half thereof to the use of the county where the ofifenso is 
committed, and half to the prosecutor. — Chapter 30, revised st^atues of 1871. 



PROTECTION OF FISH. 

[Sections 1 to 18 inclusive relate exclusively to the packing of salt fish and 
the duties of inspectors thereof, and sections 19 to 35 inclusive to the duties of 
the fishery commissioners and the netting of fish.] 

§36. No salmon, shad, or alewives, or other migratory fish shall be taken 
within 200 yards of any fish-way, or within 100 yards of any dam or mill-race, 
nor shall any structure or any implement except liook and line be used for 
taking any fish within the above limit, between the 1st day of April and tho 
Ist day of November, without the written permission of the wardens of the 
district iu which it is situated, approved by tlio commissioners of fisheries ; 
nor shall hook and line be used within fifty yards of any fish-way. The pen- 
alty for the violation of this section sliall be a fine of not more than $50 nor 
less than $10 for each offense, and a further fine of $10 for each salmon, $1 for 
each shad, and 20 cents for eachalewive, or other fish so taken. 

§ 37. There shall be a closetime for salmon from the 1st day of September 
of each year, to ihe 1st day of April following, during which no salmon shall 
be taken or killed in any manner, under a penalty of not more than $50 nor 
less than $10 for each salmon so taken or killed. 

§ 38. There shall be a yearly close time for landlocked salmon, trout and 



108 FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 



togue, during tbe months of October, November, December and January, 
during which none of the fish shall be taken or killed in any manner, under 
a penalty of not more tlian $30 nor less than $10, and a further fine of $1 for 
each fish so taken or killed ; but this section shall not apply to the taking of 
blue back trout in Franklin and Oxford couftties, nor to any person taking 
fish on his own premises fur the purpose of cultivation. 

§ 39. Any person who shall have in his possession any fish taken in riola- 
tion of the two preceeding sections, shall be punished by a like penalty as if 
lie had taken tlu-!ii; and any person having in possession any fresh salmon 
between the 5th day of September of any year and the 1st day of April fol- 
lowing, or any fresh landlocked salmon, trout, or togue, between the 5th day 
of October of any year and the 1st day of February following, shall be deemed 
guilty of a violation of this section, and shall be held to prpve that they were 
not taken unlawfully. 

§ 40. No weir, hedge, trR.p-trawl, or any other than a dip-net shall be used 
for the capture of any fresh water fish, under a penalty of not more than $50 
nor less than $10, and a further penalty of $1 for every fish so taken. 

§ 41, No mascaluuge, pickerel, pike, sun-fish, or bream, yellow perch, or 
black bass shall be introduced, by means of the live spawn, to any waters 
where they do not now severally exist, except as hereinafter provided under 
a penalty of not more th.in $200 nor less tlian $50. 

g 42. The commissioner of fisheries may take fish of any kind at such time 
and place and in such manner as he may choose, for the purposes of science 
and cultivation and dissemination; and he may grant permits to other per- 
sons to take fish for the same purposes, and may introduce or cause or permit 
to be introduced any kind of fish to any waters he may see fit. 

§ 43. The couimissioner of fisheries may set apart any waters for tbe pur- 
pose of cultivation of fish; and alter three weeks' notice, published in the 
liaper nearest the locality where such waters are set apart, no person shall 
take or kill any fish therein under a penalty of not more than $100 nor less 
than $10, and a further penalty of $2 for each fish so taken or killed. 

§ 44. All boats, implements and materials used in violation of this chapter, 
and all fish taken shall be forfeited. 

§ 45. All fines and forfeitures provided for herein, may be recovered before 
any competent tribunal by complaint, indictment, or action of debt. One- 
lialf of all fines and forfeitures recovered shall be for the benefit of the person 
P'rosecuting therefor. 

§46. It shall bo the duty of constables and police officers to prosecute for 
all offences against this chapter that come to their knowledge. 

§ 47. Any fish- warden, constable, or police officer may seize and destroy any 
implement used in illegal fishing. * * * * * * 

g 52. Any person legally engaged in the artificial cultui-e and maintenance 
of fishes, may take theui in his own waters as and when he pleases, and may 
at all times sell them lor these purposes. 

§ 53. Whoever fishes in that portion of a pond, stream, or other water in 
wl'iich fishes are lawfully artificially cultivated or maintained as aforesaid, 
without the permission of the proprietor, shall forfeit not more than $50 nor 
Jess than $10, and $1 for every fish so taken; and in default of payment there- 
(.I'sliall be imprisoned in the county jail of the county in which the ofl'ense is 
< ommitted, at the expense of the prosecutor, until said forfeiture is paid or 
f.therwise discharged by due i>rocess of law. [As amended, chap. 170, laws 
JS74.] 

* * * * * * * 

2 55. Any person who shall cast or deposit, or cause to bo thrown or depos- 
itc(l into any of the navigable waters of this State, any pumice, scraps, or 
other offal arising from tlio juaking of oil or slivers for bait, from menha- 
den or herring shall pay a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $1,000 for 
each offense. 

^ 5G. AH penalties and forfeitures named in the two preceding sections may 
bo recovered by indictment or action of debt in the name and to the use of 
tho county in which the ofi'ense was committed ; and there shall be a lien on 



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all boats, Tessels, crafts, and apparatus of any kind in the possession of any 
persons violating any of the provisions of the preceding sections, whether 
owned by them or not. 

§ 57. Whoever shall take any black bass during the months of April, May 
and June, or at any time from their spawning beds, shall forfeit for each of- 
fense not more than if20 nor less than $5, and a further penalty of $1 for each 
black bass so taken. 

^ 58. No smelts shall be taken or fished for in any other manner than by 
hook and line, or dip-net, between the 1st day of April and the 1st day of 
October in any year, under a penalty of not more than $50 nor less than $10 
for each offense. — [As amended by chapter 248. Approved March .3, 1874. 

g 59. No net other than a dip-net, the meslies of which are smaller than ono 
inch square in the clear, shall bo used in any waters frequented by migratory 
fishes, between tho 1st day of April and the 1st day of October in any year, 
under a penalty of not more than $20 nor less than $10 for each offense. — 
[As amended by act of March 3, 1874. 

PROTECTION OF MOOSE. 

g 1. No person shall, before the 1st day of October, 1880, take, kill or de- 
stroy any moose in this State. Any person violating the provisions of tliis 
section shall forfeit the sum of ono hundred dollars for every moose so taken, 
killed, or destroyed. Any person who in any way aids or assists in the com- 
mission of the aforesaid crime shall be liable to the same penalty as the 
principal. 

g 2. Any person who shall, before the 1st day of October, 1S80, have in his 
possession, keep or sell any moose meat or moose hide, shall bo liable to the 
penalty provided in section first, unless said meat or hides shall have been in 
his possession at the time this act takes effect. 

§ 3. The penalties under this act may be recovered by indictment or action 
of debt, in any county where said offense may have been committed, or where 
such moose, moose meat or moose hide may be found, ono half fi<r the benefit 
of the prosecutor, and the other half to the county in which said indictment 
or action may be commenced. — Act of Feb. 16, 1875. 

DEER ON MT. DESERT ISLAND. 

No person, except during tho months of November and December, shall in 
any manner, hunt or kill any deer on tho island of Mt. Desert, under tho 
same penalties as are provided in section 9 of chapter 30 of tho revised stat- 
utes.— Act of Feb. 16, 1875. 

HOWARD'S POND. 

g 1. All persons are forbidden to take trout, in any manner, from Howard's 
pond, in the town of Hanover, county of Oxford, for the term of five years 
from the passage of this act, under a penalty of $5 for each trout so taken. — 
Act of Feb. 22, 1875. 

TROUT IN THE ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER. 

g 1. Tho yearly closotimo for the taking of trout in the tributaries of the 
Androscoggin river, above the outlet of Uml)agog lake, shall be four and one- 
half months, commencing on tho 15th day of October and ending on tho 1st 
day of March, during which time no trout shall be taken or killed in any man- 
ner, under a penalty and fine as prescribed in section 38, chapter 40, of tho 
Revised Statutes. 

§ 2. This act is not to apply to blue back trout, nor to any person taking 
fish on his own premises for the purpose of cultivation. — Act of Feb. 14. 1873. 

WORTHLY POND AND BROOK. 
Fish are not to be taken from these waters, in tho town of Poland, Andros- 
coggin county, between tho 1st of April and tho 15th of Juno, and between 
October 1st and November 30, under a fine of $5 for each oflFonso. Act of Feb. 
16, 1872. 



HHIH 



CHAPTER XXVI. 

BIRDS AND FUR-BEARING ANIMALS, 

§ 1. No person shall in any way destroy, between the 1st day of April and the 
15th day of October in each year, any mink, otter, beaver, sable, or fisher, under 
a penalty of $25 fur each animal so destroyed. 

g 2. No person shall, in any way, destroy, between the 1st day of May and 
the 1st day of October each year, any muskrat, under a penalty of $5. 

^ 3. No person shall take, kill, or destroy any of the animals known as hares, 
between the 1st day of March and the 1st day of October of each year, under 
penalty of $5. 

§ 4. No person shall expose poison for the destruction of animals, or any 
other purpose, under a penalty of $50. 

§ 6. If any person shall, between the 1st day of February and the 4th day of 
July in any year, take, kill, or destroy any woodcock, or shall, between the 1st 
day of February and the 1st day of August of each year, take, kill, or destroy 
any of the birds called plover, yellow-legs, sandpipers, or rails, or shall, be- 
tween the 1st day of February and the 1st day of September of each year, take, 
kill, or destroy any ruffed grouse, partridges or quails ; or shall, within the 
respective times aforesaid, sell, buy, or have in possession any of said birds, he 
shall forfeit for each bird so taken, killed, destroyed, bought, sold, or had in 
possession, the sum of $10. 

§ 7. No person shall at any time or place within this State, take any grouse, 
partridge or quail, with any trap or snare, under penalty of $10, except upon 
his own grounds. 

^ 9. Section three of chapter CCLI of the general statutes is hereby repealed, 
together with all other acts inconsistent herewith. — Appealed July 1, 1874. 

GAME AND FISH. 

§ 1. If any person shall, at any time between the 1st day of January and the 
1st day of August in any year, by shooting, trapping, or otherwise, kill or de- 
stroy any deer, he shall forfeit for every such offense the sum of $25. 

2 g 2 and 3. Repealed. 

\ 4. Any person owning or occupying land may forbid the destruction of 
birds, on the same, at any season of the year, by iiublic notice in any newspaper 
published in tlie county, or by posting notice on the land; and any person tak- 
ing or destroying birds on said land, in defiance of said prohibition, shall bo 
subject to a penalty of $1 for each bird so destroyed, in addition to the pen- 
alties named in the proceeding section. 

§ 5. If any person shall, without right, at any time, take, catch, kill or de- 
stroy in any manner, any fish, or the roe, spawn or fry of the same placed in 
any pond, stream, spring, or other place prepared for the purpose of breeding, 
rearing or fattening tlio same, or shall break down any dam, embankment, or 
other bounds to any such pond or preserve, or shall alter or cliange the volume, 
current, or course of the water running through or supplying such pond or pre- 
serve, or shall in any way defile or pollute such water, or shall place in any 
such pond or preserve, any fish, or the roe, spawn, or fry of the same, without 
permission of the owner thereof, he sliall for each offense be fined not exceeding 
$20, or bo imprisoned not exceeding six months, or both, one half of the fine to 
the use of the complainant. 



HANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. Ill 



§ 6. No person shall at any time take, catch, kill, or destroy, any trout, sal- 
mon trout, pickerel, pike, or muscalonge, in any river, stream, pond, or other 
water in this State, in any other manner, or by any other means, than angling 
■with hooks and lines. 

2 7. No person shall, under the penalties of this act, take, catch, kill or de- 
stroy any trout, or salmon trout, in any stream, pond or other waters of this 
State in September, October or November, in any year; or take, catch, kill or 
destroy any pickerel, pike, or maskinonge therein in the months of December, 
January, February, March, April, or May in any year. [As amended Juno, 
1S68.] 

§ 8. Repealed, Juno, 1868. 

g 9, No person shall, by means of weirs, seines, stake or set nets,or any similar 
device used in the waters of the Piscataqua river, or of the great bay or any of 
their tributaries, catch or kill any smelts or bass of less than twelve inches in 
length, or any half-gruwn perch. 

§ 10. No person except the owners of the surrounding land shall take, kill, or 
destroy any fish in tliat part of the Amoonoosuc river, or its tributaries in 
Crawford's, Grant, Nash & Sawyer's location, and the Lralruok farm, so called, 
in the town of Carroll ; or in Glen's ford, so called in Green's Grant, or in 
Prolific Lake, in Francouia Notch, and Echo Lake, in Franconia, and 
its tributaries, including the small pond on the opposite side of the road. 
[As amended June, 1S6S.] 

§ 11. No person shall take or catch fish in the waters of Humphrey's Pond, 
in Winchester, in the county of Cheshire, except in the months of June, July 
and August. [As amended June, 1868.] 

§ 12 No person shall spear or wantonly destroy any fish in the waters of said 
pond during the period of ten years, from July 12, 1864. 

g 13. Expired by limitation. 

g 14. Any person who shall take, catch, kill or destroy any fish contrary to 
the provisions of the proceeding sections, shall forfeit and pay the sum of $10 
for each fish so by him takeu, caught, or destroyed. 

§ 15. All nets, seines, fishing tackle, spears, or other implements used in 
catching or taking fish in violation of this chapter, shall be forfeited, and may 
be seized by any fish-ward, constable, or selectman. 

§ 16. Possession of fish, during the time when the taking of them is prohibit- 
ed by this chapter, shall be doenieil prima /acie evidence against the possessor 
of catching or taking in violation of law. 

§ 17. No person, not a citizen of this State and resident therein, shall take by 
seine or net, any fish called herrings or hard heads, in any waters within the 
jurisdiction of this State for the purpose of salting or barreling the same. 

§ IS. Any person who shall violate the provisions of tlio proceeding section, 
shall forfeit for each ofl'euse a sum not less than $20 nor more tlian $50. 

g 19. Any net or seine set or used for the purpose of taking such fish, shall bo 
forfeited to any person who may take or sue for the same. 



§ 21. Repealed June, 1S6S. 

§ 22. If any person shall take, kill, or destroy, in any other way (manner), or 
by any other means than by angling with hooks and lines, any fish in the 
waters of Spofford's lake, in tlie Chesterfield, or be found ui)on the waters of 
said lake with implements used in taking or destroying fish, other than hooks 
and lines, he shall be fined not exceeding $20 or be imprisoned not exceeding 
thirty days. 

g 23. Expired by limitation 

\ 24. Repealed June, 18C8. 



BETTER PROTECTION OP TROUT. 

§ 1. No person shall catch, kill, or destroy any trout or salmon trout in any 
brook, river, stream, pond, or otlier waters of this State, excepting Sunapee 
lake, Winnesquam lake, Squam lake, Newfoundland lake, first and second Con- 
necticut lakes, and Winnipisaukea lake, and Ford pond in Warren, during the 
months of September, October, Norember, December, January, February, March 
or April in any year. 

§ 2. Any person violating the provisions of this act shall forfeit for each trout 
or salmon trout so caught, killed or destroyed, the sum of $10, one half of 
which shall bo for the use of the complainant, and the other half for the use 
of the couuty in which said offense shall be committed. 

§ 3. This act shall not be construed to apply to any waters in which any per- 
sons have now by law the exclusive right to take, catch, kill, and destroy trout 
and salmon trout. 

g 4. All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act are 
hereby repealed. — Approved July 4, 1S72. 



CHAPTER XXVII. 



^wpirkmenfittij '^oM. 



Parties who have been in the habit of visiting the Upper Dam 
each summer, will be pleased to learn that an ice-house has been 
built there the past winter, an improvement that will be appreci- 
ated by all who stop there. The house has been well stocked with 
ice and there will be no trouble this season, in sending trout home 
from the Upper Dam. 



While on a flying trip through the Lake Region in April, the 
author met with a gentleman who superintended the building of 
the Upper Dam, and thoroughly understands its structure. He 
says, that it is so constructed, that should any leak happen under- 
neath, the stones with which the piers are ballasted would drop 
down into the holes worn by the water and stop the leak. Also 
that the strength of the Dam is fully equal to any strain that can 
be brought to bear on it, and that in order to get an idea of the 
consequences of a " break," one spring, all the gates were lifted 
half up, with a full head of water on. The water started from 
the Dam in a volume of about twelve feet deep and a hundred 
feet wide. The result of the experiment was, that the two Rich- 
ardson Lakes, which are below the Upper Dam were filled, the 
water flowing back into the woods, at a depth in some places of 
four feet. The surplus poured over the Middle Dam at the foot 
of the Richardson Lakes, without starting a timber, filled the 
Umbagog Lake, and flowed tlirough the Errol Dam at the foot of 
Umbagog, without causing but little inconvenience, and no dam- 
(113) 



114 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

age. What averts the clanger in case of the Upper Dam ever giv- 
ing away is that the lakes being separated, there would be so 
much water lost in flowing back, as to materially lessen the force 
and depth of the body of water in motion, and hence no such 
disastrous result as we have imagined on page 39, could possibly 
happen. 

The city of Lewiston is now negotiating with the lumber com- 
pany, for the purchase of the dams, and the control of the water 
in the Richardson and Rangeley Lakes, in order to regulate the 
water supply for manufacturing purposes at Lewiston and Auburn. 
The bargain will doubtless be consumated before this book is 
issued. If this sale should be effected, the trout-fishing would be 
materially improved, and transportation across the chain of lakes 
much facilitated, for the reason that the city would keep the 
water in the lakes at a regular height the entire season, instead 
of di-awing it all down to the bottom of the gates as the Lumber 
Company does now. For the benefit of sportsmen and fishermen, 
therefore, we hope the transfer will be made. 



The route to the Upper Dam from Indian Rock has been de- 
scribed in the main part of the book, as formerly made in a row 
boat. The past winter Captain Howard has built a new steamer, 
28 feet long, and 9 feet beam, to run oa the Great Lake between 
Indian Rock and the Upper Dam. This facilitates the travel 
across the lakes very much, and the fare from the head of Range- 
ley Lake to the Upper Dam and return has been fixed at the low 
price of $3.00. The boat starts from the foot of Indian Rock, 
connecting with the steamer on Rangeley Lake, and makes a reg- 
ular trip each day, to and from the Upper Dam. When the boat 
is not running on regular trips she can be hired at a reasonable 
price for excursions. The placing of a steamer on this lake en- 
ables the tourist to make excursions up Cupsuptic Lake and Cup- 
suptic River, and good fishing will be found on the latter stream. 



Parties visiting the lakes by the way of Farmington, who like 
to have a good rod to fish with, should stop over night at Farm- 
ington and visit Mr. Wheeler's store. This gentleman manufac- 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 115 

tures the finest fishing rods we have ever seen ; they are made of 
split bamboo, and finished off with German silver mountings. 
They are extremely light, only wcigliing from six to eight ounces. 
Mr. Wheeler has had a long experience in the business, and 
makes rods for the best dealers in fishing tackle in Boston and New 
York. If you want a first-class rod at a reasonable price, and 
one you can depend on every time, give him a call, or send an 
order by mail. 



Groveton, N. 11. , a village on the Grand Trunk Railroad, only 
half a mile from the junction with the Boston, Concord and Mont- 
real road, is a very pleasant place in which to spend a few weeks. 
There is a good hotel here, situated but a step from the depot, 
which offers excellent accommodations. There are charming views 
in the vicinity of the house, many pleasant drives, and the hunt- 
ing and trout-fishing is good. The Percy Peaks, within a short 
ride of the hotel, are outlying spurs of the White Mountains, and 
are well worth a visit from tourists. 

Lancaster is but ten miles from Groveton, and it is a pleasant 
days' excursion to drive there and back. 



One of the prettiest places in New England to spend a few weeks 
in summer, is the charming village of Colebrook, N. H. It sets 
on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River, with Mount Mo- 
nadnock directly opposite, in the adjoining state of Vermont. It 
is in the centre of some of the finest drives in New England, 
North Stratford, Canaan, Columbia, Dixville Notch, Connecticut 
Lake, a beautiful sheet of water. Diamond Pond, a great place for 
successful trout-fishing, being all within easy driving distance. 

It is a thriving little toAvn, and a good deal of business is done 
there. A daily mail, telegraph, and line of stages connect 
it with other towns and cities. The buildings arc all neat and 
well-constructed, there is a bank, two printing offices, a Repub- 
lican and Democratic paper, both weekly, and a large number of 
stores, representing every variety of business. There are two 
hotels, both eligibly situated on the main street. The better 
known of the two, the Parsons House, is kept by Mr. E. F. Bailey, 



116 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

a gentleman well-known to the traveling public, and one who 
understands how to run a hotel, in every acceptance of the term. 
This house commands a fine view of Mount Monadnock, which 
frowns down upon it from just across the Connecticut River. Mr. 
Bailey has had a good foot-path bushed out to the top of this 
mountain, and as it overlooks the Connecticut Yalley for many 
miles, a clamber to its summit, will enable one to pass a day most 
enjoy ably. 

Connecticut Lake, one of the finest sheets of water in New Eng- 
land, is situated twenty-six miles north of the Parsons House, 
and is approached over a broad, level road, making easy driving 
the entire distance. There is a good hotel at the lake, also row 
and sail boats. A very pleasant drive may also be made by driving 
down the river four miles from the hotel, crossing at that point, 
and driving back on tlie Vermont side, re-crossing the river a few 
rods from the hotel. 

For families who are looking for a desirable place in which to 
spend the summer months, we know of none more pleasant and 
healthy, or more likely to please. 

The Parsons House has many desirable rooms, and an excellent 
table is set there, two requisite very agreeable to summer board- 
ers. 

An excellent livery stable is connected with the house, thus as- 
suring guests of a good team at all times, without any trouble. 



Berlin Falls, N. H. This pretty little village is the next 
station on the Grand Trunk Railroad above Gorham, and six 
miles distant. It is the head-quarters of the Berlin Mills Co., 
of Portland, Maine, and a large amount of lumber is manufac- 
tured here every year, which is sent all over the world. 

No village in the Mountain or Lake Pvegion furnishes more 
charming views than does this. Nestled right in among the hills, 
it commands a lovely landscape whichever way you turn. The 
ride down to Gorham is lovely, the road running near the river 
the whole way, and this beautiful and spirited stream of water 
divides your attention with the AVhite Mountains, whose peaks 
cleave the sky but a few miles beyond. 



118 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

inders 6x6 inches, rated at 12 horse power, but capable of being 
increased to 35. Her boiler is steel, constructed on the best 
principles for safety. The machinery has been constructed by 
Messrs. J. 11, Paine of Boston, and S. H. Robinson of East Boston, 
both well known for the excellence of their work. The hull is built by 
Mr. Charles Harrington of Bath, Me., one of the most successful 
boat builders in the State, from model and plans made and drawn 
by H. B. Simmons, Esq., of Charlestown, who has had large ex- 
perience in his branch of business at the Charlestown Navy Yard. 
Tlie entire cost of the boat will be $2,000, and for speed, safety, 
and comfort, it is believed she will compare favorably with any 
boat in the state. 

The completion, and placing on the Richardson Lakes of this 
fine Steam Yacht, opens a new era in the lake travel. Now, it is 
possible for one to travel across the entire six lakes in a day, and 
ladies can visit the lakes this summer with increased pleasure and 
ease. The hard pulling in a rough sea against head winds, the 
vexatious delays, the annoyance of leaky boats, can be entirely 
done away with, and the hauling of 1)oats across the carries, which 
has always been an expensive nuisance will become a thing of the 
past. For time table of the steamer's trips, and fares, see adver- 
tisement elsewhere in this book. 



Black Flies, Minges, and Mosquitoes, are to be met with in tlie 
Rangeley Lake Ptegion the latter part of June and the first part of 
July. By taking with you a preparation of Sweet Oil and Tar, 
and annointing your face and hands, you will generally escape 
their importunities. The only time that they are really trouble- 
some, is on a very still day or night. Where there is any wind 
at all they will not trouble you. Persons camping out, generally 
build up a " smudge " at night which frees them from the attacks 
of these insects. Ladies visiting the lakes in "fly time " will do 
well to wear a thick veil and long kid gauntlets in addition to 
their other clothing. There is only about a month, from the mid- 
dle of June to the middle of July, that flies and minges are trou- 
blesome, and any person who has visited the lakes once, can very 
easily keep clear of them, and they have this to console them, that 



RANGELEY AND RICnARDSON LAKES. Ill 

these insects in Maine, arc not near as plenty, nor half so vora- 
cious as they are in the Adirondack Region. As ladies may not 
think that tar and oil would improve their complexion, (although 
it is a fact that it makes the skin soft and white after its use) 
we would inform them that Oil of Pennyroyal and Sweet Oil prop- 
erly mixed, is fully as good as the other preparation. We speak 
from practical expei'ieuce, having frequently used it. Any drug- 
gist can prepare it for you, and the cost is a mere trifle. 



Good Fishing Tackle is one of the great desideratums of those 
piscatorially inclined, and sportsmen visiting the woods of Maine, 
are reminded that the old and well known house of Messrs. Brad- 
ford & Anthony, 374 Washington Street, Boston, offers every in- 
ducement for people who wish for goods in their line. They have 
the largest and best stock of goods for fishermen and tourists, of 
any concern in the city. The Fishing-Tackle Department is in 
charge of Mr. Prouty, a gentleman, well known to many of our 
sportsmen, and who being an ardent disciple of "Oldlzark" him- 
self, understands the wants of his customers, and is always ready 
to impart any information on the subject of flies, rods, and hooks, 
that may be of use to the inexperienced fisherman. 



The author of this book will spend the summer in the Lake Re- 
gion, accompanied by a first class artist, and many more engrav- 
ings will be made for the edition of 1877. If any part of the work 
is incorrect or incomplete, such additions or corrections will be 
made during the present season, that will enable the publishers to 
make the work for 1877 as near perfect, as such a volume can be 
expected. The book as it is issued, will be found reliable, and 
correct in most things mentioned. 



CHAPTER XXYIII. 



g:i;&t 0^ 'goUl^, %tm\nmoMm^y m\A W^ixit^. 



ANDOYEE, HOUSE, Axdovek, Maine, Albert ^Y. Thomas, Pro- 
prietor. Terms, $2.00 per day, transient, $7.00 to $10.00 
per week. Accommodates 50 guests. 

BRAGG' S PIOTEL, Errol, N. H., Wm. W. Bragg, Proprietor. 
Terms, $2.00 per day, transient, $7.00 to $10.00 per week. 
Accommodates 30 guests. 

BERLIN MILLS HOUSE, Magalloway River, N. H., Berlin 
Mills Co., Proprietors. Terms, $2.00 per day, transient, 
$7.00 to $10.00 per week. Accommodates 40 guests. 

BARDEN HOUSE, Phillips, Maine, Samuel W. Farmer, Pro- 
prietor. Terms, $2.00 per day, transient, $7.00 to $10.00 
per week. Accommodates 50 guests. 

CAMP KENNEBAGO, Indian Rock, :Maine, 0. T. Richardson, 
Superintendent. Terms, ^2.00 per day. Accommodates 50 
guests. 

DIX HOUSE, DixviLLE Notch, N. H., George Parsons, Propri- 
etor. Terms, $2.00 per day, transient, $7.00 to $10.00 per 
week. Accommodates 40 guests. 

FOREST HOUSE, Farmington, jSLvine, J. S. Milliken, Proprietor. 
Terms, $2.00 per day, transient, $7.00 to $10.00 per week. 
Accommodates 50 guests. 

IvIMB ALL'S HOTEL, Greenvale, Maine, Henry T. Kimball, 
Proprietor. Terms, $2.00 per day, transient, $7.00 to $10.00 
per week. Accommodates 40 guests. 
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RANGELEY AND RICnARDSON LAKES. 121 

LAKE HOUSE, Upton, Maine, II. R. Godwin, Proprietor. 
Terms, |2.00 per day, transient, $7.00 to $10.00 per week. 
Accommodates 40 guests. 

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOUSE, Rangeley Outlet, Maine, Henry 
T. Kimball, Proprietor. Terms, $2.00 per day. Accommo- 
dates 50 guests. 

MELCHER HOUSE, Groveton, N. H., Canning J. Hatch, Pro- 
prietor. Terms, $2.00 per day, transient, $7.00 to $10.00 
per week. Accommodates 50 guests. 

MIDDLE DAM CxVMP, Lower Richardson Lake, Maine, II. R. 
Godwin, Proprietor. Terms, $2.00 per day. Accommodates 
40 guests. 

PARSONS HOUSE, Colebrook, N. H., E. F. Bailey, Proprietor. 
Terms, $2.00 per day, transient, $7.00 to $10.00 per week. 
Accommodates 75 guests. 

UPPER DAM CAMP, Upper Richardson Lake, Maine, Thomas 
McCard, Superintendent. Terms, $2.00 per day. Accom- 
modates 60 guests. 



CHAPTER XXIX. 



3nU^ 0f gixx^ mux 3mtu\ ^xi\r (Bxnmm ^uM^. 



New York to Boston, all rail, 

" *' boat and cars, 

Boston to Portland, boat, 
" " cars, , 

" Bryants Pond, 

Bethel, . . . . 
" *Gorliam, .... 
" Groveton, 

North Stratford, 
" Farmington, 

Phillips, .... 
" Greenvale, 

" Rangeley Outlet, 

" Upper Dam, via Phillips, 

" Andover, .... 

" Middle Dam, via Andover, 

" Upper Dam, via Andover, . 

" Dixville Notch, via Colebrook, 

North Stratford to Colebrook, 
Colebrook to Dixville Notch, . 

" Errol Dam, 

Bethel to Upton, stage, . 
Upton to the T let, steamer, 
" Errol Dam, 
" Magalloway River, Steamboat Landing 
(11>2) 



$ 6.00 
4.00 
1.00 
8.00 
4.50 
4.85 
5.50 
6.50 
7.20 
5.25 
6.75 
8.75 
9.75 

10.25 
5.00. 
9.00 

10.00 
9.20 
1.00 
1.50 
8.00 
2.50 
1.50 
1.50 
2.00 



RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 123 



Errol Dam to the Inlet, steamer, ..... 1.00 

" Magallo^Yay River, Steamboat Landing, . 1.00 

Steamboat Landing, ^lagalloway River to the Inlet, . 1.00 

Bryants Pond to Andover, stage, .... 1.50 

Andover to Arm of Lake, Thomas' teams, . . . 2.50 

Arm of Lake to Middle Dam, steamer, ... 75 

<' " Upper Dam, steamer, .... 1.50 

Middle Dam to Upper Dam, steamer, .... 1.00 

Farmington to Phillips, stage, 1.50 

Phillips to Greenvale, stage, . . . . . 2.00 

Greenvale to Rangeley Outlet, steamer, . . . . 1.00 

Indian Rock to Upper Dam, steamer, . . . 1.00 
Glen House, (White Mountains) to Andover. Stage to Gor- 

ham, rail to Bryants Pond, Stage to Andover, . . 3.75 
Glen House, (White Mountains) to Upton. Stage to Gorham, 

rail to Bethel, stage to Upton, .... 4.50 
Glen House, (White Mountains) to Dixville Notch. Stage to 
Gorham, rail to North Stratford, stage to Colebrook, 

Concord wagon to Notch, 4.50 

The fares to many of the above places are largely reduced by 
purchasing 

to go and return by same route. We give the prices of Tickets 
over some of the most popular Excursion Routes. 
Boston to Andover, Me., and Return, cars and stage, . $ 9.00 
Boston to Richardson Lakes, and Return, via Andover, cars, 

stage, and Thomas' teams, 

Boston to Middle Dam, (Anglers' Retreat) and Return, via 

Andover, cars, stage, Thomas' teams, and steamer, 
Boston to Upper Dam, Richardson Lakes, and Return, via 

Andover, cars, stage, Thomas' teams, and stea»,-7er, 
Boston to Bryants Pond, and Return, 

" Bethel, and Return, ..... 

'* Gorham, and Return, 



13.00 

15.00 

IG.OO 
7.00 
7.00 
8.00 



124 FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 

Boston to Upton, Lake Umbagog, and Return, cars, stage, $13.00 
North Stratford, and Return, rail, . . . 10.00 
" Errol Dam, and Return, yia Colebrook, . 17.00 

The above Excursion fares are by rail between Boston and Port- 
land. If travelers desire to go by Steamers, the fare "vvill be $1.00 
less each way. 

Now Yox'k to Portland, steamer, .....$ 5.00 
Boston to Farmington, and Pteturn, .... 9.00 

" Phillips, and Return, rail and stage, . . 11.00 

" Greenvale, Rangeley Lake, and Pteturn, rail, stage, 14.00 
" Upper Dam, and Return, via Phillips and Green- 
vale, cars, stage, and steamers, .... 17.00 



We have given the time of the starting of trains on the different 
Railroads correctly at the time we went to press. But as the time 
is liable to be changed during the summer, one should not depend 
altogether on our little volume for their train time. It is well be- 
fore starting on a summer trip to provide yourself with an accurate 
Railroad Guide, and the only one we can recommend as being al- 
ways reliable, is the Travelers' Official Guide, published by 
the National Railway Publication Co., Philadelphia, Pa. It is for 
sale at all news stands and Railroad Depots, also on the cars. 

The time of running of the Portland Steamers will not change 
at all this summer. The Steamers on the Lakes will also run all 
summer according to time specified in the Book. 




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CHAPTER XXX. 

'gutnt ^Mlimx^ to the (5mt nnA ^i$li '^m^ 0i Pitiur . 



WOODCOCK AND RUFFED GROUSE. 

§ 1. No person shall kill or expose for sale, or have in his or her possession 
after the same has been killed, any woodcork or ruffed grouse, commonly called 
I)artridgo, except during the times and for the purposes hereinafter raentione<l, 
namely : Any person may, for the purpose of consumption as food within this 
State, lawfully kill, expose for sale, or have in possession any woodcock between 
the 1st day of September in any year and the 1st day of December following, 
both days inclusive ; or any rulted grouse between the 1st day of September in 
any year and the 1st day of December following, both inclusive. 

§ 2. No person shall kill or expose for sale, or have in possession, except 
alive, at any time, any woodcock or ruffed grouse with the intention of sending 
or transporting, or of having the same sent or transported beyond the limits of 
the State, under penalty of not less than $5 nor more than $10 for each wood- 
cock or ruffed grouse thus killed, exposed for sale, or had in possession. 

3 3. Amends section 1 of chapter 239 of the laws of 1874, as printed below. 

g 4. Sections 4 and 5 of chapter 239 of public laws of 1874, are hereby made 
applicable, to this act, the same as they would have been had the preceeding 
sections of this act been incorporated in said act of 1874. — Approved February 
18, 1876. 
WOODDUCK, ENGLISH SNIPE, RUFFED GROUSE, WOODCOCK, QUAIL, &c. 

§ 1. No person shall kill or have in his or her possession, except alive, or ex- 
pose for sale any woodduck, English snipe, or woodcock between the 1st day of 
December and the 1st day of September following; or kill any ruffed grouse, 
commonly called partridge, between the 5th day of December and the 1st day 
of September following, or have the same in possession, except alive, or expose 
for sale between the 5th day of December and the 1st day of September follow- 
ing, or kill, sell, or have in possession, except alive, any quail or pinnated 
grouse, commonly called prairie chicken, between the 1st day of January and 
the 1st day of September following, under a penalty of not less than $5 nor 
more than $10 for each bird so killed, or had in possession, or exposed for sale. 
— As amended by act approved February 18, 1876. 

MOOSE, DEER. AND CARIBOU. 

§ 9. No person shall hunt or kill with dogs, any moose, deer, or caribou on 
any lands in this State under tho penalty of $40 for every such moose, deer 
or caribou, so killed ; and no person shall between tho 1st day of January and' 
the Ist day of October, in any manner, hurt or kill any moose, deer, or caribou 
under the same penalties as above provided ; any person may lawfully shoot or 
otherwise kill any dog found hunting moose, deer or caribou; provided, that 
no person shall kill, or have in possession, except alive, at any time, any deer, 
with the intention of sending or transporting, or of having the same sent or 
transported beyond tho limits of this State.— As amended by act approved Feb- 
ruary 18, 1876. 

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126 'FARRARS ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 



§ 13. If any person has in his possession, the carcass or hide, or any such 
animal, between the 1st day of January and the 1st day of October, he shall be 
deemed to have hunted and killed the same contrary to law and be liable to the 
penalties aforesaid ; but he shall not be precluded from producing proof in de- 
fence. In case of his conviction, such carcass or hide, or any part therof, so 
found in his possession, shall be decreed by the court, forfeited to the use of the 
person prosecuting. And the warden, or either of his deputies as named in sec- 
tion 12 of this chapter, shall have power to search for such carcass or hide, or 
any part thereof, subject to the provisions of sections 12, 13 and 14, of chapter 
132 of the revised statutes, but the warrant may be issued on complaint of 
said warden or either of his deputies. — As amended by act approved February 1, 
1876. 

LAND-LOCKED SALMON, TROUT, BLACK BASS, AND OSWEGO BASS. 

§ 1. There shall be an annual close-time for land-locked salmon, commonly 
BO called, trout, black bass and Oswego bass, in all the waters of this State, as 
follows, viz: for land-locked salmon, from the 15th day of September to the 1st 
day of March following; for trout, from the 1st day of October to the 1st day 
of March following; and for black bass and Oswego bass, from the 1st day of 
April to the 1st day following. 

^ 2. No person shall at any time catch, take, kill or fish for any land-locked 
salmon, trout, black bass or Oswego bass, by means of any grapnel, spear, trawl, 
•weir, net, seine, trap, set line, either through the ice, or otherwise, or with any 
device or in any other way than by the ordinary way of hand fishing with a 
single baited hook and line, or with artificial flies, xinder a penalty of not less 
than $10 nor more than $30 for each offense, and a further fine of $1 for each 
fish so caught, taken or killed. And all set lines, grapnels, spears, trawls,wiers , 
nets, seines, traps and devices other than fair angling as aforesaid, are hereby 
prohibited on fresh water lakes, ponds and streams of this State ; and when 
found in use or operation on said lakes, ponds or streams, they are hereby de- 
clared forfeit and contraband, and any person finding them in use in said waters 
are hereby authorized to destroy the same. 

§ 3. No person shall catch, take, kill, expose for sale or have in possession, 
except alive, any land-locked salmon between the 15th day of September and 
the 1st day of March following; or any trout between the 1st day of October 
and the 1st day of March following; or any black bass or Oswego bass between 
the Ist day of April and the 1st day of June following, under a penalty of not 
less than $10 nor more than $30, and a further fine of one dollar for each fish 
thus caught, taken, killed, exposed for sale or in possession, except as aforesaid. 

§ 4. All penalties imposed under the provisions of this act may be recovered 
as provided for in section 5, chapter 239, laws of 1874.— Approved February 23, 
1876. 



NOTE. 

As we go to press we learn that the proposed telegraph line be- 
tween Bryants Pond and Andover is now being built, and will be 
completed at once, bringing this Delightful Summer Resort into 
immediate connection with Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and 
all large cities the present summer. This was the only thing 
needed to make Andover one of the most Popular Summer Resorts 
in New England. 



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AND 

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THE GREAT CENTRAL ROUTE 

TO TUE 

Richardson and Rangeley Lakes Region, 

IS BY 

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From. IPortland to Bethel, 

thence by stage through the lovely valleys of the Androscoggin and Ellis Rivers to 
Andover, thence by private conveyance to the Arm of the Lake, passing through the 
celebrated BLACK BROOK NOTCH, where Sawyer and Blue Mountains 
meet, thence by Steamer \V£L0KENNi.BAC00K to Upper Itam, and Steamer Oquossoc 
to points on Great Lake. 

This route presents to the tourist the finest combination of Mountain and Lake 
scenery to be met with in New England. Parties visiting Indian Rock by this route 
Bail over the entire length of the two Richardson lakes, the gems of the Rangeley 
Chain, pronounced by experienced travelers to be the finest sheet of water in this 
country or Europe, also over the entire length of Luke Mooselucmaguntic. 

The Boston and Maine Railroad Company run a parlor car direct from Bos- 
ton to Bethel, where you are met by 0. C Littlehale's first-class stages, running 
between Bethel and Andover. At Andover you take a " Spring Board," the easiest 
and most novel vehicle ever built, for the Arm of the Lake, then embark on the 
new steam-yacht Weloke.nnebacook, the finest steamer in the Lake Region; she 
has double engines, steel boiler, nice cabin, and large seating capacity. 

Purchase tickets for this route at Grand Truiik Railroad Office, 2S0 
'Washington Street, Itoston. 



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ESTABLISHED HACK FARES IN BOSTON. 

For one or inore adult passengers within the City Proper, or 
from one place to another within the limits of South iBoston or of 
East Boston, Fifty Cents each. 

Between the hours of 11 P. M. and 7 A. M., the fare for one 
adult passenger shall be one Dollar. 

For two or more such passengers, Fifty Cents each. 

For one adult passenger, from any part of llie City Proper, to 
either South Bostoji or East Boston, or from East Boston or South 
Boston to the City Proper, One Dollar. 

For two or more such passengers, between such points, Seventy- 
Five Cents each. 

For children between four and twelve years of age, when ac- 
companied by one ailult, one half uf the above sums ; and fop 
children under four years of age, when accompanied by an adult, 
no charge is to be made. 

By order of the Board of Aldermen. 

S. F. McCLEARY, City Clerk. 

BAGGAGE.— One Trunk, a Yalise, Box, Bundle, Carpet-Bag, 
Basket, or other article used in traveling, shall be free of charge ; 
but for each additional Trunk, or other articles, Five Cents shall 
be paid. 

HoKSE Car Conveyance. — Persons who travel light, t. e. with 
little baggage, can save Hack Fare in Boston by taking the Horse 
Cars, which now run to all the depots, and to the wharf of the 
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CHAPTER XXXI. 

latest Sebisal of i\t ©ante anb M fates of laine, 

LEGISLATURE OF 1877-78. 

The following changes have heen made in the Game and Fish Laws 
of the State of Maine, by the last Legislature : — 

CHAPTER 60. 

AN ACT for the Protection of Game and Birds : Moose, Deer, and Caribou. 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Legislature assembled^ as 

follmos : 

Section 1. No person shall, before the first day of October, in the year of our 
Lord eighteen hundred and eighty, take, kill, or destroy any moose in this State. 
All persons who in any way aid or assist in so doing shall be deemed principals. 
Any person violating the provisions of this section shall forfeit the sum of one hun- 
dred dollars for every moose so taken, killed, or destroyed. 

Sec. 2. Any person who shall, before the first day of October, in the year of our 
Lord eighteen hundred and eighty, have in his possession, keep, or sell any moose 
meat or moose hide, shall be lial»le to the penalty provided in section first. 

Sec. 3. No per.«on shall, after the first day of October, in the year of our Lord 
eighteen hundred and eighty, hunt, kill, or destroy, with dogs, any moose withfn 
this State, under a penalty of one hundred dollars for every moose so killed or 
destroyed ; and no person shall after the first day of October aforesaid, between the 
first day of January and the first day of October, in each year, in any manner hunt, 
kill, or destroy any moose under the same penalty as above provided 

Sec 4. No person shall hunt, kill or destroy with dogs, any deer or caribou, 
within this State, under a penalty of forty dollars for every such deer or caribou so 
killed or destroyed ; and no person .shall, between the first day of January and the 
first day of October, in any manner hunt, kill, or destroy any deer or caribou, under 
the same penalty as above provided. Any person may lawfully kill any dog found 
hunting moose, deer, or caribou. 

Sec. 5. If any per.son has in his possession the carcass or hide, or any part thereof, 
of any such animal, between the first day of January and the first day of October, 
he shall be deemed to have hunted and killed the same contrary to law, and be 
liable to the penalties aforesaid ; but he shall not be precluded from producing proof 
in defence. 

Sec. 6. No person shall carry or transport from place to place in this State the 
carcass or hide, or any part thereof, of any such animal, during the period of time 
in which the killing of such animals is prohibited, under a penalty of forty dollars. 

Sections 7 to 10 inclusive relate to the appointment of moose war- 
dens, and define their duties. 

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130 FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 



FUR-BEARING ANIMALS. 

Sec. 11. No pcwon shall in any way destroy, between the first day of May and the 
fifteenth day of October of each year, any mink, beaver, Fable, otter, or fisher, under 
penalty of ten dollars for each animal so destroyed, to be recovered on complaint, 
one half thereof to the county where the offence is committed, and one half to the 
prosecutor. 

BIRDS. 

Sec. 12. No person shall kill or have in his possession except alive, or expo.'^^e for 
sale, any wood duck, dusky duck, oommonly called black duck, or other sea duck, 
or plover, between the first day of May and the first day of September ; or kill, sell, 
or have in posse.^sion except alive, any ruffed grouse, commonly called partridge, or 
woodcock, between the first day of December and the first day of September follow- 
ing ; or kill, sell, or have in possession except alive, any quail or pinnated grouse, 
commonly called prairie chicken, between the first day of January and the first day 
of September following, under a penalty of not less than five nor more than ten 
dollars for each bird so killed, or had in possession, or exposed for sale. 

Sec. 13. No person shall at any time, or in any place within this State, with any 
trap, net, snare, device, or conliivaLite, other than the usual method of sporting 
with firearms, take any wild duck of any variety, quail, grouse, partridge, or wood- 
cock, under a penalty of five dollars for each liird so taken. 

Sec 14- No person shall at any time kill or have in his possession, except alive, 
any of the birds commonly known a.^ larks, robins, swallows, sparrows, or orioles, 
or other insectivorous birds, crows and hawks excepted. 

Sec. 15. No person shall at any time wantonly take or destroy the nest, eggs, or 
unfledged young of any wild bird of any kmd, except crows, hawks, and owls, or 
take any eggs or young from such nests, except for preserving the same as specimens, 
or of rearing said yourg alive, under a penalty of not less than one uor more than 
ten dollars for each nest, egg, or young so taken or destroyed. 

Sec. 16. No person shall carry or transport from place to place, in this State, any 
of the birds named herein, during the period in which the killing of such birds ia 
prohibited, under a penalty of five dollars for each bird so carried or transported. 

Sec. 17. The provisions of this act shall not apply to taxidermists, commissioned 
by the governor with the advice of the council, to take and kill birds for ecientific 
purposes, provided they kill the birds for such purposes only. 

* # # # # 

Sec. 19. This act shall not apply to the shooting of ducks on the sea-coast. 

Skc. 20. Chapter ore hundred and six, and section two of chapter ninety-eight 
of the public laws of eighteen hundred and seventy-two, together with all acts and 
parts of acts inconsistent with this act, are hereby repealed ; saving all actions, com- 
plaints, and indictments now pending, or which may hereafter be commenced for the 
Tiolation of any such act before this act takes effect. 

(Approved Feb. 19, 1878.) 



CHArTER 74. 

AN ACT to regulate and protect Fisheries and the Propagation of Fish. 
Be it enacted, &c., as follows: 

Sections 1 to 8 inclusive relate to the appointment of fish commis- 
sioners and fish wardens, and define their duties ; also to the build- 
ing of fish-ways, and the responsibilities of the owners of dams in that 
connection. 

Sec. 9 No salmon, shad, or other migratory fish, except alewives, shall be taken 
within two hundred yards of auy fish-way, dam, or mill-race, between the first day 







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RANGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 131 



of April and the first day of November, in each year, except by the ordinary mode 
of angling with single hook and line or artificial fiieH; nor shall hook and line or 
artificial Sies be used at any time within one hundred yards of any fish-way, dam, 
or mill-race. The penalty for violation of this section shall be a fine of not more 
than fifty nor less than ton dollars for each otfence, and a further fine of ten dollars 
for each salmon, one dollar for each shad, so taken. 

Sec. 10. There shall be a close-time for sjilmon from the fifteenth day of July of 
each year to the first day of April following, during which no salmon shall be taken or 
killed in any manner, under a penalty of not more than fifty nor less than ten dol- 
lars, and a further penalty of ten dollars for each salmon so taken or killed. 
* * * ♦ # 

Sec. 13. There shall be an annual close-time for land-locked salmon, commonly 
so called, trout, togue, black bass, Oswego bass, and white perch, in the waters of 
this State, as follows, viz : For iand-locked salmon, trout, and togue, from the 
twenty-first day of September to the first day of February following, excepting on 
the St. Croix River and its tributaries, in which the close-tin)e shall be from the 
fifteenth day of September to the first day of February following, and on Moosehead 
Lake, and tlie ponds and lakes tributary to the I'enob.scot Kiver and Bay, and all 
waters east of the Peuobscot River not otherwise specified, in which the close-time 
shall be from the twenty -first day of September to the first day of January following ; 
and for black bass, Oswego bass, and white perch, from the first day of April to the 
first day of July following. 

Sec. 14. No person shall at any time catch, take, kill, or fish for any land-locked 
salmon, trout, togue, black bass, Oswego bass, or white perch, by means of any 
grapnel, spear, tcivwl, weir, net, seine, trap, spoon, set line, or with any device or in 
any other way than by tne ordinary mode of angling with a single-baited hook and 
line, or with artificial tlies, uuder a penalty of not le.^s than ten nor more than thirty 
dollars for each offence, and a further fine of one dollar for each fish so caught, 
taken, or killed. And all set lines, grapnels, spears, trawls, weirs, nets, seines, traps, 
spoons, and devices other than fair angling as aforesaid, are hereby prohibited on 
the fre,*h-water lakes, ponds, and streams of this State; and when found in use or 
operation on said lakes, ponds, or streams, they are hereby declared forfeit and con- 
traband, and any person finding them in use in said waters is hereby authorized to 
destroy the same. 

Sec. 15. No person shall take, catch, kill, or fish for in any manner, any land- 
locked salmon, trout, or togue, in any of the waters aforesaid, between said twenty- 
first day of September and the first day of May following, except as provided in 
section thirteen of thi.< act, or black bass, Oswego bass, or white perch, between the 
first day of April and the first day of July following, under a penalty of not kss than 
ten dollars nor more than thirty dollars, and a further fine of one dollar for each fish 
thus caught, taken, or killed, as aforesaid. 

Sec. 16. No person shall sell, expose for sale, or have in possession with intent to 
sell, or transport from place to place in this Stat«, any land-locked salmon, trout, or 
togue, between the twenty-third day of September and the first day of May follow- 
ing, or any black bass, Oswego bass, or white perch between the first day of April and 
the first day of July following, under a penalty of not less than ten dollars nor more 
than fifty dollars for each offence. Provided, however, that persons having fish 
legally in their po.s.'^ession under the provisions of flection thirteen, may convey them 
to their own homes in this State, but not otherwise. 

Sec. 17. Any person or persons having in possession, except alive, any land- 
locked salmon, trout, or togue, between the twenty-third day of September and the 
first day of May following, or any black bass, Oswego bass, or white perch, between 
the first day of April and the first day of July following, or who shall transport from 
place to place within this State any land-locked .Salmon, trout, or togue, between the 
twenty-third day of September and the first day of May following, or black bass, 
Oswego bass, or white perch, between the first day of April and the first day of July 
following, shall be deemed to have killed, caught, or transporteil the sjimc contrary 
to law, and be liable to the penalties aforesaid, but he shall not be precluded from 
producing proof in defence. 



132 FARRAR'S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO 



Sec 19. No person shall introduce fish of any kind, except trout, fresh and salt 
water salmon, fresh-water smelts, blue-back trout, aud minuows, by means of the 
live fish or otherwise, to any waters now frequented by trout or salmon, except as 
hereiuafter provided, under a penalty of not less than fifty nor more than five hun- 
dred dollars. 

Sec. 20. The commissioners of fisheries may take fish of any kind at such time 
and place as they may choose, and in such manner, for the purposes of science, and 
ot cultivation and dis.'^eniiuatiou, and they may grant written permits to other per- 
sons to take fish lor the same purposes, aud they may introduce or permit to be in- 
troduced, any kind offish to any waters they may see fit. 

* # * * # 

Sec. 24. No person shall fish in that portion of a pond or other water in which 
fish are artificially cultivated or uiaiutaiued by the written permission of the fish 
commissioners, without the permission of the proprietor, uuder a penalty of not 
less than ten nor more than one hundred dollars, and an additional penalty of two 
dollars for each fish so taken or killed. 

Sec. 26. It shall be the duty of all sheriffs, deputy-sheriffs, constables, and police- 
ofiicers, as well as fish wardeus and their deputies, to cause any person or persons 
violatiug any of the provisions of this chapter to be promptly prosecuted for said 
offence, either by makiug complaint before some trial justice, municipal or police 
judge, or by giving information to the county attorney of the county in which the 
ofience is committed. Said sheriffs, deputy-sheriffs, constables, fish-wardens, deputy 
fish-wardens and police-officers, shall be allowed for said services the same fees as are 
now prescribed by law for sheriffs and their deputies. 

***** 
Sec. 27. The proTisions of this act shall not apply to the taking of blue-back 

trout. 

Sec 28. All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act are hereby repealed; 

provided, however, that nothing in this section shall repeal the laws relating to the 

St. Croix, Denny, Pemmaquam, Cobscook, East Machias, and Narraguagus rivers. 

And this act shall not apply to fish taken in the weirs on St. Croix River. 
Sec. 29. This act shall take effect when approved. 

(Approved Feb. 21, 1878.) 



"We are sorry that the close-time for trout has been changed, and 
hope that so far as fall fishing is concerned sportsnien will take no 
notice of the change. Nearly all whom we have heard express an 
opinion on the subject, think that the iirst of October is plenty early 
enough for the close-season to commence. 

The Remington Breech-Loading Rifles and Shot-Guns stand 
at the head of American manufactured firearms, and therefore are the 
leading firearms in the world, as, after long and sharp competition 
between English and American manufacturers, it is universally ac- 
knowledged that, by the aid of their improved machinery, the Ameri- 
cans turn out the best firearms at the lowest prices of any country on 
the globe. 



CLEN MOUNTAIN HOUSE, 

BRYANT'S POND, Maine. 

OTIS KALEB, Proprietor. Also of Kirkwood House, Scarboro' Beach. 



Passengers for Rumford and intermediate stations, leaving the cars at Bryant's 
Pond, can procure private conveyance, at regular stage fare, at the Glen Mountain 
Houss, where supper can be obtiiined upon arrival of afternoon train. 

This is- the only hotel in Maine that has the celebrated Mount Zircon Mineral 
Spring Water, •which is free to guests. 

The Glen Mountain House has been enlarged and newly furnished throughout 
by its present owner, and the prices are in accordance with the times. 

A fine Livery-Stable, and Boats of all kinds, are at the disposal of 
the guests, and no pains will be spared to make the Glen Mountain House a pleas- 
ant abiding-place as one stipson his journey of life to pluck the fruit of pleasure. 

Any further information relative to the house can be obtained by addressing 

OTIS KAI.EK, 
Proprietor Glen Mountain House, Bryant*8 Pond, Maine. 

Bailroad Communication by Grand Trunk, via Danville Junction or 
Portland. Trains leave Boston for Bryant's Pond (Boston and Maine or Eastern 
R. R.) 



KIRKWOOD HOUSE, 

SCAHBOBO' BEACH Oak HUl, Maine. 



The proprietor of this favorably known and popular seaside resort respectfully 
informs his former guests and the public that we are at home again. Having pur- 
chased the KiRKWooD House and property, and thoroughly repaired, renovated, 
and refurnished, with new drainage throughout, we shall reopen the KiRKWOOD for 
the reception of guests, June 17, 1878. Rooms may now be secured. 

The house is but eight miles from Portland and four hours' ride from Boston. 
Guests will leave the cars at Scarboro' Beach Station, on the Boston and Maine 
Railroad, and Scarboro' (Oak Hill) Station on the Eastern Railroad. Coaches 
always in readiness to convey them to the House. 

OTIS KAI.ER. 

MOUNT ZIRCON SPRING WATER 

Cures all Female Weaknesses, and all diseases originating 

from Indigestion, the Kidneys, Bladder, Scrofula, 

and Salt Bheum. Severe cases solicited. 

F. T. STEVENS, Proprietor, . BRYANT'S POND, Me. 



F. T. Stevens: Dear Sir, — T have been troubled with the Disease of the Kidneys 
for seven years, and also the Dyspepsia, and was much bloated, and have paid at 
I'iast one thnus;ind dollars for the cure of the said diseases, but fbund no relief until 
I tried Mount Zircon Water, which has eOected a permanent cure. 

Bryant's Pond, Me., Feb. 25, 1878. J. H. ABBOTT. 



BRADFORD & ANTHONY, 

374 Washington St., - - - - Boston, Mass., 

IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND DEALERS IN 




Received an award at the United States INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION in 1876 
for »*l!;XHAUSTIVK VAllIFJTY OF ANGLEKS' AFPAKATUS, 

especially of Hooks, Lines, Rods, Artificial Flies .... of the Best Quality." 

J. S. TROWBRIDGE 8t CO., 

MANUFACTURERS OP 

Rods, Reels, Flies, &c. 

AGENTS FOR THE 

CELEBRATED GOLD MEDAL TROUT-LINES. 

Parties fitted out for Fishing and Gunning Trips 
at very low rates. 



6 Faneuil Hall Square^ 

BOSTON. 

ORIENTAL POWDER MILLS 

MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KINDS OF 

GUNPOWDER. 

Office, 13 Broad St., Boston, Mass. 

AGENCIES m THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OP THE UNITED STATES. 



RASGELEY AND RICHARDSON LAKES. 133 



Farrar's Moosehead Lake 



WILDS OF L'OETHEEN MAII^E. 



A complete and reliable Guide-Book to the Moosehead Lake Region 
and the North Maine Wilderness. Contains everything one needs to 
know in relation to Routes, Fares, Conveyance, Hotels, Guides, Fish- 
ing, Shooting, etc, etc. Handsomely illustrated. Bound in col- 
ored paper. Price, 50 cents. Sent, post-paid, by mail to any 
address, by CHARLES A. J. FARRAR, Jamaica Plain, Mass. 

Farrar's Pocket-Map 

OF 

MOOSEHEAD LAKE AND YICIOTTT, 

ACCURATELY AND CAREFULLY DRAWN. 



Large size 12 x 18. Handsomely bound in cloth covers. Printed 
on tough linen paper. Price, ^1.00. Sent, post-paid, by mail to 
any address, by CHARLES A. J. FARRAR, Jamaica Plain, Mass. 



New Middle Dam Camp, 



H. B. GODWIN and ALDANA BROOKS/ 

Proprietors. 



TERMS, - - - - $2.00 per day. 

With reduction hy the week or month. 



THE NEW MIDDLE DAM CAMP occupies a lovely site, a short distance north 
of the old camp. The hotel faces the lake, and commands an unrivalled view of 
lake, forest, and mountain scenery. It is but a few rods from the lake shore, and 
near the steamboat-landing. The house contains twenty sleeping-rooms, ladies 
sitting-room, dining-room, office, kitchen, etc., etc. The steamer Welokennebacook 
stops here over night, and makes two trips daily to Upper Dam, and one to the Arm 
of the Lake. The carry road between the Middle Dam and Lake Umbagog has been 
considerably improved the past winter, and a team is now running over it, convey- 
ing passengers each way. Fare between Lake Umbagog and Middle Dam, $ 1.00. 

Parties who think of visiting the lake region this summer, and wish for pleasant 
rooms and comfortable quarters, will do well to give the New Middle Dam Camp a 
trial. This is one of the most healthy places in the world, being located 1,500 feet 
above the sea, surrounded by pure mountain air, and in the midst of fir and pine 
forests, whose balsamic odors carry life and health to all around them. Some of 
the most renowned fishing- places in the entire lake country are within half a mile 
of this house. There are also many charming walks, and fine facilities for boating 
and bathing in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. The Middle Dam Camp is only 
sixteen miles from Andover, and is in daily connection with the villa^-e. Guides, 
boats, and camping outfits may be engaged from the hotel. For further information 
in regard to board or rooms, address either of the hotel proprietors, at the Middle 
Dam, via Andover, Oxford Co., Maine. 

May 1. 1878. 



The RANGELEY LAKES, 

YIA FAR HIHGTOH AHD PHILLIPS^ 
THE ONLY DIRECT ROUTE 

TO THE 

RANGELEY LAKES, 

IS BY 

Maine Central Railroad 

TO 

FARMINGTON, 

AND 

STAGE T O THE LAKES I 

Train leaves Portland daily at 12.35 P. M., or on arrival of trains 
from Boston, for 

Farmington and Rangeley Lakes, 

Arriving at Farmington at 5.30, making close connection 
with stage for Phillips and Greenvale. 

ROUND TRIP TICKETS, 

FROM BOSTON TO 

MHGSLSY LAKES k RETUHH, 

REMEMBER ! The Popular Route to this GREAT SPORTING 
REGION, the Favorite Haunt of the Deer and Trout, is by 

Eastern and Maine Central 

RAILROADS. 
''BEAR THIS IN MIND!'' 



E. REMINGTON & SONS, 

MANUFACTURERS OF 

Military, Sporting, Hunting, and Target 
BREECH - LOADING RIFLES, CARBiHES, AND PISTOLS. 

ALSO, 

Double and Single-Barreled^ Breech-Loading 

SHOT-GUNS. 

LIKEWISE, 

BEVOI.VEKS, Kepeating and Single-barreled PISTOI.S, 

One, two, four, live, six, and seven shot Pistols, 

Cartridges, Sliot-Gun Shells, Bullets, 

Primers, Loading Implements, 

Kifle Canes, etc., etc. 

REMINGTON'S 

$40 BREECH-LOADING, DOUBLE-BARRELED GUN. 




PRICES: Steel barrels, $40; Twist Barrels, $45 and S-'^S: Laminated 
Barrels, ig 70 ; Damascus Banvls, St^>0. The best ever offered the American 
Sportsman, combininpall the most desirable features of the best imported, together 
with some valuable improvements not found in any other. Top Lever, Snap Action, 
Centre Fire. 

The Remington Gun. — Judge H. A. Gildersleeve, of the American Rifle 
Teams, 1874, 1875, ami 1876, Lieut.-Col Twelfth Regiment, wi-itcs thus under date 
of Nov. 10: I have just returned from the Big South Bay, where I have been gun- 
ning for ducks. I tried for the first time the Remington lO-gauge gun I purchased 
from you last summer. My success witli it was excellent. In my judgment its 
shooting capacity cannot be surpassed. I want no better gun, and if I did I don't 
believe I could find it, even among the expensive grades of English guns 

II A. GILDERSLEEVE. 

THE REMINGTON 

MILITARY, SPORTING, HUNTING, AND TARGET 

BREECH-LOADING RIFLES. 

Send 3c. stamp for Illustrated Catalogue and Price-List for March, 1878 ; also 
Treatise on Rifle-Shooting, Record of the International Ritie-Match, Iliuts and Helps 
in the Choice of a Ritle, etc. Address 

E. REMINGTON & SONS, 

283 Broadway, New York. 

CHICAGO OFFICE, 237 State St. BALTIMORE OFFICE, 47 German St. 

ARMORY, Ilion, N. Y. 



NEW YORK & PHILA. NEW LINE 

BOUND BROOK ROUTE. 



Fast Time, Elegant Equipment, Smooth Track, 
No Dust nor Smoke. 



EXPRESS TRAIN TIME, 2| HOURS. 



^ SEVEN THROUGH TRAINS ^ 

9 EACH WAY BETWEEN W 

PHILADELPHIA & NEW YORK, 

Connecting to and from all the Celebrated 
Watering-Places in 

NEW ENGLAND, 

By Hail, and Sound Steamers. 

THROUGH TICKETS 

From Philadelphia to Boston, Portland, White Mountains, 

and 

Rangeley (Richardson) Lakes, 

AND OTHER POINTS OP INTEREST. 



Passenger Depot in PHiladelpliia, Third and Berks Streets. Ticket 
Offices, 434, 732, and 1351 Chestnut Street, and at Depot. 

Passengrer Station In New York, Foot of Liberty Street, North River. 
Ticket Offices, 529 Broadway, at the principal Hotels, and foot of Liberty Street. 

1II^=* Mann's Express, 101 South Sth Street, Philadelphia, and 
Bodd's Express, 944 Broadway, New^ York, will collect and 
deliver baggage. 

ELLIS CLARK, 

General Agent North Pennsylvania R. R. , 

5th and Chestnut St.. PhiladelDhia. 



SEASON OF SUMMER TRAVEL, 1878. 

The favorite steamer Oquossoc, Captain Fred C. Barker, will commence her regu- 
lar trips on Lakes Mooselucmaguntic and Cupsuptic as soon as the ice will permit, 
leaving Indian Rock for Upper Dam every morning on arrival of steamer on 
Rangeley Lake, touching at Haines Landing, AUerton Lodge, and Bemis Stream to 
accommodate passengers. Leave Upper Dam on arrival of steamer on Richardson 
Lakes, connecting with steamer on Rangeley Lake. Connection made at Upper 
Dam with steamer on Richardson Lakes for Middle Dam, Lake Umbagog, and Errol 
Dam, and for the South Arm and Andover. Parties for Parniachenee Lake will take 
steamer Oquossoc at Upper Dam or Indian Rock for Cupsuptic Falls. 

ALLERTON LODGE, 

BUGLE COVE, 

Liake Mooselucmaguntic. 

J. B. ELLISy Manager. 



Terms, S 2.00 per day. 

This beautiful and romantic cottage, situated on a high rock at the base of Bald 
Mountain and overlooking the Great Lake, is open for the accommodation of tour- 
ists and sportsmen from the middle of June to the middle of September. This is 
the pleasantest location in the Lake Region, and parties wishing to spend a few 
weeks' vacation about the lakes had better give the Lodge a trial. 

Guides and boats furnished at reasonable prices. 

For further particulars address J. B. Ellis. Rangeley, Me. 

RICHARDSON AND RANGELEY LAKES. 
DIRECT LINE BETWEEN PORTLAND AND HEW YORK. 

MAINE STEAMSHIP CO.'S 

STEAMERS ELEANORA AND FRANCONIA 

will until further notice leave Franklin Wharf, Portland, every MOND.\Y and 
THURSDAY, at 6 P. M., and leave Pier 3S East River, New York; every MONDAY 
and THURSDAY at 4 p M. The Eleanora is anew .<;teamer, just built for this route, 
and both she and the Franconia are fitt<^d up with fine accommodations for passen- 
gers, making this the most convenient and comfortable route for travelers between 
New York and Maine. These steamers will touch at Vineyard Haven during the 
summer months on their passage to and from New York. 
Passage in State Room, 3P 5.00, meals extra. 

HENRY FOX, jGeiieral Apftnt. Portland. 

J. F. AMES, Agent, Pier 3S, E. K., New York. 




Silver Ripple Cascade, Black Beook, Andovee, Mb. 



RICHARDSOIff 



AND 



Ila,ixseloy I-i^l^es^ 



VIA 



PORTLAND STEAMERS, 

AND GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY. 





The Superior Sea-goins Steamerg 

JOHN BROOKS and FOREST CITY 

FORM A DAILY LINE, • LEAVING 

India "W^liarf, Boston, 

AND 

Franklin "Wharf, IPortland, 

Every Evening at 7 o'clock, Sundays excepted. 



The Steamers of this line are first-class, and the accommodations 
are unrivalled. Passengers takinp^ the Boat secure a comfortable night's 
rest, and arrive in season to connect with the earliest morning trains. 
Baggage transferred to and from the G. T. Railway Depot free of 
charge. 

J. B. COYLE, Jr., General Agent, Portland. 




liiiyaiaiM^^^^^^^^ 



SOULE'S NEW CAMP, 

HAINES LANDING, 

Iiake nXooselucmaguntici 



GEORGE SOULE, 

PROPRIETOR. 



Terms: $2.00 per day. 
Beduction hy week or montli. 



This new hotel is pleasantly located on the shore of the Great Lake, and com- 
mands an unriTalled lake and mountain view. It is only one and a half miles 
from Rangeley Outlet, over a good road. Mr Soule runs a team on the carry 
daily for the transportation of baggage. 

Daily connection with steamer on 

RANGELEY LAKE, 

also with steamer Oquossoc on 

LAKE MOOSELUCMAGUNTIC, 

which stops at Ilaincs Landing on every trip. 

Some of the best fishing in the lake region is in close proximity to Mr. Soulc's 
Camp. 

Boats, Guide.'', and Provisions furnished to camping-out parties. Increased ac- 
commodations this season for Sportsmen and Tourists. 

Try Soule's Camp before locating permanently elsewhere. 

flamn rinpn thrniiirli ((rf.nbHr. 



J. W. EATON, 

GHUGGiST AHG APOTHECABY, 

AND DEAWR IW 

Patent Medicines, Fancy Goods, Toilet Articles, Books, Stationery, Tobacco and 
Cigars, Confectionery, Fine Groceries, and Canned Goods. 

ALSO, 

Fishing-Tackle in all its branches, Powder, Shot, Caps, and Cartridges, 
Glassware and.Paper Hangings. 

AN:BQYEm» MAINE. 

Opposite the Andover House. 

STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS 

OF THJB 

Richardson and Rangeley Lakes Region, 

ALSO, 

GUIDE-BOOKS AND MAPS, 

FOR SALE ON BOARD OF 

Steamer Welokennebacook, Richardson Lakes. 



A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP 

CIGARS AND MINERAL WATERS, 

at reasonable prices, are also for sale on the boat. 

TO 

Mooseliead Lake and "Vicinity, 

ALSO, 

FARRAR'S POCKET-MAP 

Of Moosehead Lake and Northern Maine. 



DeWitt Sou^e, 



LEWflSTON, Me. 



QUIMBY & MURCH, 



Proprietors. 




This popular hotel is pleasantly Bituated on the corner of Pine and Park Streets, 
in close proximity to the bu!=iness portion of the city. It fronts the Common, and 
is but a step from City Hall, Post-Office, Telegraph Office, and places of amusement, 
and but a few minutes' walk from either of the Railroad Depots. 

This house, from its opening', hiis been the favorite resort of the travelling public, 
and it is tlie intention of the present proprietors to keep it so. Its rooms are large, 
airy, light, and commodious, and nicely furnished, comfortable beds being one of 
the features. 

The dining-room is large and pleasant ; the table, all that could be desired. 

There is a billiard-room, reading, writing, and smoking rooms in the hotel, and 
all the guesta' rooms are connected with the office. 

Tertns reasonable. 



Through by DayUght 

TO THE 

RICHARDSON (RANGELEY) LAKES, 

VIA 

THE GREAT 

BETHEL AND ANDOYER ROUTE. 

No Dead Horses! 

No Careless Drivers! 

No Dangerous Rope Ferries ! 
No Sandy Roads! 
BY THIS LINE. 



TIME BETWEEN 

BETHEL AND ANDOVER, 

Three Hours^ or Iiess ! 



This route lies down the beautiful valley of the Androscoggin to Rumford, thence 
up the lovely valley of the Ellis River to Andover, introducing the tourist to some 
of the finest scenery in the country. 



Round Trip Excursion Tickets 

To Andover and the Richardson Lakes are for sale at all the principal Ticket Offices 
in New England, also in New York and Philadelphia, via the 

GREAT BETHEL AND ANDOVER ROUTE. 

^^ Ask for Tickets by wa,j of Betliel, and do not be bum- 
bugeed Into taking any others. 



Passengers for Farmington and Vicinity, 

INCLUDING 

BANGELET LAKES, 

are informed that the undersigned, having recently leased for a term of years, and 
thoroughly renovated and entirely refurnished the 

Stoddard House, 

BROADWAY, FABMINGTON, ME., 

now offers to the traveling public accommodations unsurpassed by any other hotel 
in this section of New England. The " Stoddard" occupies the most central loca- 
tion in Farmington, has entirely new beds and bedding and modern furniture 
throughout, with superior accommodations for fifty guests ; and all patrons, whether 
transient or permanent, will receive every possible attention. 

The table is strictly first-dass, and it is the determination of the Proprietor to so 
conduct the " Stodd.uid " that it must, of necessity, become the universal and per- 
manent favorite of the entire travelling public, both by reason of its excellent 
accommodations and of its uniformly reasonable rates. 

The extremely gratifying success thus far attending his efforts fully attests the 
public need and the hearty appreciation of just such a Hotel as the Proprietor 
pledges himself to continue to conduct. 

Passengers for the Lakes, direct, have ample time for supper at the " Stoddard" 
after arrival in Farmington, and can take the stage for Phillips and Rangeley the 
same evening- 
Free Coach and Baggage Express to and from all Trains. 

Guests wishing to engage conveyances for visiting the numerous points of inter- 
est in Farmington and vicinity can secure the same on application at the Hotel 
Ofiice. 

When desired. Meals and Rooms can be ordered by Telegraph. ~ House arranged 
with special reference to accommodations for Summer Boarders. 



STAGE LINES. 

Stages leave Stoddard House daily for Phillips, Avon, Strong, Madrid, Rangeley 
Lakes; Farmington Falls, New Sharon ; New Vineyard, New Portland, and King- 
field. Also for Augusta and Ilallowell every Monday and Thursday, at 5 A. M. 

JOHN B. MARBLE, Proprietor. 



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WHITE mmum r. r. 

Slortest, PleasaDtest & most Popular Boite of Traifel 

MOUNTAIN AND LAKE REGIONS 

— OF — 



ALSO, THE ONLY RAIL ROUTE 

TO THE 

SUMMIT OF MT. WASHINGTON 



(1^ Tliroufjh train, with elejjaiit Parlor Cars attaclicfl, loaves 
I.ow<'ll l>c pot. Bo!>»tfoii, at 8 A. Ifl., for 

WEIRS, PLYMOUTH, LITTLETON, BETHLEHEM, TWIN MOUNTAINS, 
FABYAN, AND MOUNT WASHINGTON, 

Lancaster, and Groveton Junction, 

where connection is made with the OraiKl Triinli Railroad. 
At i:¥ORTH STRATFORD connection is made with Bailey's 
Line of Stages for Colehrook, 



DIXVILLE NOTCH, 

I, connecting at the hitter place 

LAKE UMBAGOG 



and Errol I>aiii, connecting at the latter place with Steamer 
I>iauioMcl, for 



AND THE 

The Trout Fisher's Paradise. 



FKOM BOSTON TO OOLEBROOK AND EETURN, 

ARE FOR SALE AT THE 

COMPANY'S OFFICE, - - No. 5 STATE STREET, BOSTON. 



J". A. DOnOE, Oen'l Manager. 

W. S. BEACZETT, a. T. A., PlymouUi, N. H. 




BOSTOlSr TO ISTE^AT YOE.K:, 
A.T r5.3o r». 31. 

PROVIDENCE LINE AT 6 P. M. 



BOSTON TO NEW YORK, 

sh:ot?..e XjIh^e. 

Trains leave Uoston at 1 p.m. and lO.OO p.m. 
iWunclays at lO.OO p. m. 

Cars from the new and inagnificent PKOVIDENCE EAILROAD 
STATION, Columbus Avenue, foOt of Boston Common. 

A. A. FOLSOM, Supt. 



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